Garlic Basil Pizza Sauce: Homemade Freezable Recipe

Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Overview:

This homemade pizza sauce recipe is perfect for pairing with your favorite bread machine pizza dough. It’s a versatile sauce that you can prepare in advance, freeze, and use whenever you crave a delicious homemade pizza. With a cooking time of just 30 minutes and prep time of 15 minutes, this recipe yields about 5 1/2 cups of flavorful sauce.

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 5 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 can (about 14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Saute Garlic: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

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2. Add Ingredients: Stir in tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.

3. Bring to a Boil: Increase heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a boil.

4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

5. Cool and Store: Once the sauce is done simmering, allow it to cool slightly. You can then divide it into 3-4 pint-sized canning jars or containers suitable for freezing.

6. Freeze for Later Use: Label the jars with the date and freeze them. This sauce freezes well and can be stored for up to a month.

7. Use for Pizza: When you’re ready to use the sauce, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or defrost it in the microwave. One jar of this sauce is typically enough to generously cover a 12×15-inch pizza crust.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 127.4
• Total Fat: 3.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 444.2mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 24.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6g
  • Sugars: 7.3g
• Protein: 5g

Recipe Notes:

• This pizza sauce is packed with flavor from the garlic, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
• For a smoother sauce, you can blend it using an immersion blender or regular blender after simmering.
• Feel free to customize this sauce by adding additional herbs like oregano or thyme, or a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

Enjoy making this homemade pizza sauce ahead of time for quick and delicious homemade pizzas whenever you want! 🍕