🍅 Homemade Pizza Sauce

This **Homemade Pizza Sauce** is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make — just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients! No preservatives, no added sugar, just real tomatoes and herbs. Perfect for homemade pizza, pasta, or dipping!

Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 0 min (or 15 min for cooked version) | Total Time: 5–20 min

Makes: About 2 cups (enough for 2–3 pizzas)

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes for texture)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tsp sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)

Instructions

Mix ingredients: In a bowl or saucepan, combine all ingredients and stir well.
Use immediately (raw version): Spread directly onto pizza dough and bake. The sauce will cook with the pizza.
Or simmer (cooked version): For a deeper flavor, simmer on low heat 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool & store: Let cool completely before using or storing.
Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tip: Double the batch and freeze in small jars or ice cube trays for easy future use! Add fresh basil after cooking for extra freshness.

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