Delicious Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Make your pizzas taste even better with this homemade pizza sauce recipe. It is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. This sauce is made from scratch using fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and spices. Whether you are making a classic Margherita or a hearty pepperoni pizza, this sauce will elevate your homemade pies to a whole new level. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your delicious homemade pizza sauce!

Ingredients

• 6 large tomatoes, peeled and deseeded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the peeled and deseeded tomatoes to the skillet.
5. Using a wooden spoon, break down the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
6. Add dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
7. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
8. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. After 45 minutes, the sauce will have thickened and the flavors will have melded together.
10. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
11. Once cooled, use a blender or immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
12. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
13. Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
14. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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