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Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe {Freezer Friendly}

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You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

Making this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe is such a sinch! You could say I’m pretty picky about my pizza sauce…I want to know what’s in it and I don’t want to spend a ton of money on it. So, I’ve been making my own for years! And it’s really delicious, tastes so much better than the jarred stuff from the store. If your family loves pizza as much as mine, you will want to double or even triple the recipe. You can use it right away, store it in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months! But, once you smell it simmering on the stove…I have a feeling you will be craving pizza by the time it’s ready!

Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe

I love using fresh ingredients! Fresh herbs and garlic will really add a lot of flavor to your sauce, but if you only have dried herbs on hand, they will work fine, too. You could even use fresh tomatoes in this recipe…but, I would only recommend it if they are in season. Good quality canned tomatoes are available year round, and that’s what I’ll be using today.

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

First, let’s prep the tomatoes. Empty the tomatoes into a large bowl and crush them into small pieces. I find using your hands works best…it’s a little messy, but totally worth it! This sauce will be just slightly chunky, so you don’t have to break them down completely. I like a little substance to my sauce, but if you want your sauce a little smoother, a few pulses of an immersion blender at the end would do the trick!

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

Next, preheat a large skillet on the stove to medium heat. Add your olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the onions. Cook them for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent, but not browned. Add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, only about 30 seconds.

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

Then, add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. I also add some red pepper flakes to my sauce…I love the little bit of heat it brings. We like things spicy over here, so I add about 1/2 teaspoon. You can leave this out completely or even add a little more if you really want to feel the heat!

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

Simmer on low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Simmering is a really important step, it’s where all the flavors merry together and get super yummy.

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

That’s it…you’re done! So easy! It’s ready to use right away or you can let it cool to room temperature and it will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

Look at all those little bits of deliciousness!

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

When I store it in the fridge, these Ball Jars work great!

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

We love to make homemade pizza bread using my Homemade Bread Buns Recipe. I just make a batch of hoagie buns using this recipe and cut them lengthwise, add sauce and cheese (and any other toppings we want that day) and bake at 350˚ for about 10-15 minutes. They are a lunch time life saver! You’ve got to try it…you won’t be sorry!

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

Sorry, I couldn’t wait any longer! YUM!

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

This Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe should make enough for 2 large pizzas, you can use some now and save the rest for another day. Which leads me to the freezing instructions…

Freezer Instructions:

Cool the sauce to room temperature and put in freezer safe zip lock bags (it’s best to portion enough for 1 pizza). Lay flat in the freezer to save space. It will keep up to 3 months! To thaw, place in the refrigerator over night.

You've got to try this Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe...you will never want to go back to store bought again! Healthy, delicious, frugal and so easy to make! | happymoneysaver.com

 

Below is a printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe

Simple Pizza Sauce is really delicious, tastes so much better than the jarred stuff from the store!
Print Pin Rate
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pizza sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 28 oz can whole tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup onion small dice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil 1 teaspoon if using dried
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano 1 teaspoon if using dried
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions

  • Pour tomatoes in large bowl and crush into small pieces with hands.
  • Preheat large skillet to medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Add onions and cook 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Freezer Instructions: Let sauce cool to room temperature. Pour into zip lock freezer bags (portion sauce enough for 1 pizza in each bag). Label and lay flat in freezer. To thaw, place in fridge over night.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1787mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 41.3mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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August 3, 2015
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Comments

  1. Suzanne says

    September 23, 2021

    Yummy and cheap going to try this weekend. Would love the bread bun recipe

    Reply
  2. Judy says

    March 28, 2020

    We made your sauce today. It was delicious! The only change was using a 28 oz can of Crushed Tomatoes, and Italian Seasoning instead of the individual herbs. Made 2 pizzas with enough to spare for 2 more. Will make it again.

    Reply
  3. Patty says

    May 5, 2018

    5 stars
    The calorie count seems way off. Is it correct, per serving?

    Reply
  4. Ruth says

    August 12, 2017

    5 stars
    Like your freezing instructions

    Reply
  5. Amber Kalb says

    August 11, 2015

    Could I use fresh tomatoes for this? Thanks for sharing it looks amazing.

    Reply
  6. Angeline says

    August 6, 2015

    4 stars
    Love the sauce recipe

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      August 8, 2015

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Lori h says

    August 4, 2015

    Can you can this sauce as well? I really don’t have a lot of room in my freezer but I do can a lot of things.
    I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      August 5, 2015

      Yes you can!

      Reply
      • Judy crowley says

        July 13, 2016

        I was just going to ask this. Thinking pint jars, water bath 25minutes?
        Didn’t want to over process. Thanks
        Recipe is delish

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