Delicious Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make delicious homemade pizza sauce from scratch with this easy recipe. This sauce is the perfect base for all your favorite pizza toppings and will take your homemade pizzas to the next level. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, this sauce is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
4. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
6. Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
8. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool.
9. Once cooled, transfer the sauce to an airtight container or use immediately on your favorite pizza.

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