I have previously prepared homemade pizza sauce, but this time I desired a thicker and richer version since I had exciting plans to use it as a dip for pizzadillas. Dipping sauces need to be adequately thick to cling onto the items being dunked, while also enjoying a thick pizza sauce on my pizzas. A thick pizza sauce delivers all the flavor without compromising the texture of the dough. Rest assured, there will be no watery pizza sauce in my kitchen!
Ingredients for Pizza Sauce:
In order to create a pizza sauce that is incredibly thick and flavorful, gather the following ingredients:
How Much Sauce Does This Make?
This recipe yields approximately three cups of homemade pizza sauce, enough to make three large pizzas or serve as dipping portions for twelve (or approximately six pizza sandwiches). The sauce can be easily frozen, allowing you to store a portion for future use and eliminating the need to prepare a fresh batch when craving pizza again.
How to Use Homemade Pizza Sauce
Homemade Pizza Sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used for more than just pizzas. This deliciously thick and flavorful sauce is now my preferred choice for any red sauce needs. It works wonders as a topping for meatball subs, adds a delightful kick to eggplant or chicken parmesan, and is perfect for dipping breadsticks. It’s a versatile and effortless all-purpose red sauce that can be smothered or used for dipping. Here are some other fantastic ways to put your Homemade Pizza Sauce to good use:
How to Store Leftover Pizza Sauce
If you find yourself with extra pizza sauce from this recipe, it is recommended to freeze the remaining sauce. A quart-sized freezer bag is ideal for this purpose. When reheating, simply remove the sauce from the freezer bag and transfer it to a small sauce pot. Heat it over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is thoroughly heated.
How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce – Step By Step Photos
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add one minced garlic clove (or two if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor) and cook for approximately one to two minutes until the garlic becomes soft and releases its aromatic fragrance.
To prepare the sauce, include the following ingredients into the sauce pot: a 28oz. can of crushed tomatoes, a 6oz. can of tomato paste, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Combine the ingredients by stirring them together, cover with a lid, and let it reach a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for at least 15 minutes (sometimes, I prefer to let it simmer longer while I prepare the pizza dough, as the flavor intensifies and becomes even sweeter).
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