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Thick & Rich Homemade Pizza Sauce

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  • Total time: 25
  • Yields: 3 serving(s)
Nutrient Value
servingSize 3 Cups
calories 157.17 kcal
carbohydrateContent 33.13 g
proteinContent 7.03 g
fatContent 2.6 g
fiberContent 7.83 g
sodiumContent 1200.1 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.26)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)
  • 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes ($1.47)
  • 1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.59)
  • ½ Tbsp sugar ($0.05)
  • ¾ tsp salt ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp dried basil ($0.10)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.05)
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.02)

Preparation

Add the olive oil and garlic to a sauce pot and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill), and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Cover the pot, allow the pot to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes minimum, or up to 30 minutes (I often let it simmer as I prepare my pizza dough).