Quick Pizza Sauce
This red sauce for pizza is a super fast prep and delicious. Just blend the ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. That's all there is to it!
Ingredients
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- dash crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Spread the sauce over a homemade or purchased pizza crust and add your favorite toppings.
- Makes 2 cups, enough for two 12-inch to 14-inch pizzas.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 221mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.04mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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