Becca here with a really yummy pizza sauce recipe. I have tried lots (LOTS) of different pizza sauce recipes and combinations over the years, and many were fine, but I couldn't ever get it just perfect. My husband requested a really thick pizza sauce, and we like one with lots of flavor. I wasn't happy with the way some came out too thin and ended up making the crust soggy. If you think you have trouble getting a good homemade pizza crust, in my experience, the sauce and baking time, temperature, and method have more to do with it than the actual crust recipe. But we finally have a winner, one that the whole family loves, and my husband (finally) said is a keeper. I got the original recipe off of the back of the can of tomato paste, although I did tweak it a bit. I've also added a splash of balsamic vinegar and a can of diced tomatoes to a couple of cups of the pizza sauce to make a tasty marinara sauce for pasta. Enjoy!
The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce
*makes 1 gallon
1 huge can tomato paste (111 oz.)
2 quarts water
1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons black pepper
2 Tablespoons salt
2 Tablespoons oregano
Combine all ingredients in large stockpot. Stir well to combine. Cover, and simmer over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, 20 - 30 minutes. Use immediately, or let come to room temperature and then freeze in serving size containers. (I usually freeze in 2 cup portions).
*To make a red sauce for pasta, I just add a can of diced tomatoes & a couple of splashes of balsamic vinegar to 3 cups of pizza sauce.
It says on this recipe tomato paste. Tomato paste in our grocery is so small. Did you mean tomato sauce?
ReplyDeleteI think you can get these at restaurant supply stores.
ReplyDeleteI do mean tomato paste; a warehouse type store (I go to Sam's Club) will have it, or a restaurant supply store.
ReplyDeleteNo. he means tomato paste.
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