Dad Murin'S Famous Spicy Pizza Sauce
A bold and spicy pizza sauce packed with fresh vegetables and robust flavors, perfect for adding a fiery kick to your favorite white crust pizza.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut onions, bell peppers, and celery finely.
- Cook onions, peppers, and celery in shortening or oil for 30 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and sugar.
- Simmer on slow flame for one hour.
- Spread the sauce on white crust pizza dough.
- Sprinkle lightly with oregano.
- Add toppings such as Colby cheese, Cheddar cheese, and ham.
- Bake pizza at about 400°F for 15 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
For a thicker sauce, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste. You can substitute any bell pepper with a jalapeño for extra heat. If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the sauce before simmering. Don't skip the simmering step; it deepens the flavors significantly. For a vegetarian option, use vegetable shortening or oil instead of shortening.
Serving Suggestions
This spicy pizza sauce pairs beautifully with a classic white crust pizza dough. Serve your pizza with a fresh side salad or garlic bread to complete the meal. For variation, try adding toppings like mushrooms or olives. This sauce also works great as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or as a base for other Italian-inspired dishes.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze the sauce for up to three months. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove over low heat or microwave it in short intervals, stirring in between to ensure even heating.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Dad Murin'S Famous Spicy Pizza Sauce contains roughly 1226 calories, with 9g protein, 73g carbohydrates, and 110g fat. It is an excellent source of iron (160% of the Daily Value), dietary fiber (131% of the Daily Value), and calcium (94% of the Daily Value), and a good source of protein and vitamin A. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1828mg per serving (79% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce a day in advance. Just refrigerate it after cooking. The flavors will meld together beautifully overnight, making it even tastier when you use it the next day.
How can I adjust the spice level?
To make the sauce milder, reduce the amount of chili powder and omit any additional spicy toppings. For more heat, add extra chili powder or include crushed red pepper flakes. Experiment to find the balance that suits your taste.
What type of pizza dough works best with this sauce?
While this sauce works well with traditional white crust pizza dough, you can also use whole wheat or gluten-free dough for a healthier option. The sauce's robust flavors complement any crust type, so feel free to experiment!
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).