This homemade, easy Italian Pizza Sauce is an authentic Italian family recipe that's as quick as it is delicious! It's the best alternative to jarred sauce and uses simple ingredients to build a ton of great flavor.
1-2large clovesgarlicminced or pressed (measure with your heart!)
1 28 ounce cancrushed tomatoyou can also sauce or puree if you prefer
1 TablespoonFresh Oregano (can use 1 teaspoon dried Oregano)
1TablespoonFresh Basil (can use 1 teaspoon dried Basil)
Instructions
Heat oil over medium heat in a medium size pot.
Add the onions and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes to soften. If they start to fry add a little water as you don't want to brown them, only to steam them.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until aromatic.
Add the crushed tomato, oregano and basil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for around 45 minutes, stirring periodically.
Puree the sauce or leave it chunky and enjoy!
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Notes
Don’t worry about getting the perfect cuts on your veggies- it won’t hurt them to be less than perfect, especially if you’ll be pureeing the sauce. Just chop them small.
It’s ok to keep the sauce chunky- this is more a personal preference thing. My grandma always kept it chunky, I just like it better pureed. You do you!
Don’t worry about salt and pepper- I never add salt and pepper to this, as I don’t think it’s necessary- my pizza toppings add plenty of them and the sauce still has a ton of flavor. But if you feel it needs it, taste and then add what you think it needs. And if you want a more spicy pizza sauce, you could always add some crushed red pepper flakes.
Freeze in smaller amounts- if you’re not sure you’ll need all of it at once. This also makes a killer pizza dipping sauce!
Leftovers and storage- this lasts for up to 7 days covered in the refrigerator and freezes well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.