Pizza Sauce I
A rich, flavorful homemade pizza sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs, and spices, perfect for creating delicious pizzas for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the tomatoes until soupy, approximately 3 hours.
- Add the chopped onions, salt, hot peppers or red pepper, salad oil, basil leaves, oregano, and sugar.
- Cook for 1 hour.
- Add the tomato paste and stir well.
- Put the sauce in jars and cook for 20 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider roasting the tomatoes before cooking them down. If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender after cooking. You can substitute olive oil for salad oil for added depth. Adjust the heat by using fewer hot peppers or omitting them entirely for a milder sauce. This recipe can easily be halved if you're making a smaller batch.
Serving Suggestions
This pizza sauce is perfect for homemade pizzas, but it also pairs beautifully with Angel Hair Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or calzones, enhancing your Italian recipes experience.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover pizza sauce in airtight jars or containers in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the sauce in freezer-safe bags, removing as much air as possible. To reheat, gently warm on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in short intervals until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Pizza Sauce I contains roughly 2750 calories, with 68g protein, 496g carbohydrates, and 115g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (897% of the Daily Value), iron (222% of the Daily Value), and vitamin C (179% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 2804mg per serving (122% 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 use canned tomatoes instead of fresh?
If you prefer a smoother sauce, opt for crushed canned tomatoes.
How can I make this sauce less sweet?
This adjustment will create a more savory sauce.
Can I can this pizza sauce for later use?
Make sure to label the jars with the date for easy tracking.
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).