Homemade Pizza Sauce | RachelCooks.com

On Friday I asked E what she wanted for dinner. Why I’m asking a two-year-old what she wants for dinner is beyond me. Ben had a late night at work, so I guess I didn’t really care. Well, sweet little E said “pizza!”

Shocking request.

I opened the pantry only to discover that we had no pizza sauce. Well, helllllo–I could make my own, right? Well, with a little tweaking and a lot of tasting, I think this pizza sauce turned out perfectly. I don’t know why I haven’t been doing this all along.

I threw in a completely weird secret ingredient. Chia seeds. Yes, you probably think I have fallen off of my rocker. No, you do not have to put them in if you don’t want to. They are not integral to the success of this recipe, but I wanted to thow in a little extra nutrition. Why not?

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This sauce is beyond easy. Throw all the ingredients in a blender, pour them in a hot pan, simmer for 30 minutes and don’t wear white while you’re stirring. And definitely don’t cook in your birthday suit.

Ouch.

I’d say this recipe makes about enough sauce for two pizzas. You can easily freeze half of it for use at another time. Enjoy!

 

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Total Time: 35 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

This homemade pizza sauce is so easy to prepare and way better than store-bought. Secret ingredient to boost nutritional content–totally optional.

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into large chunks
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 28 ounce can of tomatoes (diced or whole)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients in blender until combined and no large chunks remain.
  2. Pour into a large saucepan or a deep skillet and simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally or until reduced and thickened. If desired, in the last five minutes, add chia seeds for some great added nutrition.
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Verdict: Loved this and will definitely be making it again.
Husband’s take: He dubbed this my best pizza ever. Not even kidding you! Cooking from scratch pays off. E devoured it too, but that is no surprise.
Changes I would make: None!
Difficulty: Easy!