Pizza Sauce Recipe

Name: Pizza Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 5 grams or 2 teaspoons garlic (- minced or 8 to 10 small to medium-sized garlic cloves); 500 grams or 2 cups tomatoes (- crushed to a coarse puree or 5 to 6 medium to large tomatoes); ¼ cup fresh basil (- chopped or 1 to 2 tablespoons dried basil); 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano); salt (as required); ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or add as required)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Pizza Sauce is a classic tomato-based sauce originating from Italy, consisting of ripe tomatoes simmered with olive oil, garlic, black pepper and herbs like oregano and basil to create a rich, savory base. Tangy in taste and bursting with flavor, this homemade sauce is spread over pizza dough before baking, infusing every slice with the authentic taste of traditional Italian cuisine.

Updated at: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:26:45 GMT