Healthy Pizza Sauce

Discover a delicious and nutritious pizza sauce that enhances your favorite pizzas while keeping your meals healthy and flavorful.

Ingredients

If using fresh tomatoes, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water to loosen the skin. Peel and chop them.
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes (fresh or canned) to the pan, along with salt, sugar (if using), oregano, basil, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
If using, stir in the fresh parsley before removing the sauce from heat.
Allow the sauce to cool before using it on your pizza. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

1. Can I use store-bought crushed tomatoes?: Yes, store-bought crushed tomatoes work well and save time.
2. How long can I store the pizza sauce?: You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
3. Is this sauce suitable for freezing?: Absolutely! You can freeze it for up to three months.
4. Can I add other spices to the sauce?: Of course! Feel free to experiment with spices like red pepper flakes or Italian herb blends.
5. What can I use this sauce for besides pizza?: This sauce is great for pasta, as a base for casseroles, or as a dipping sauce.
6. Is this sauce suitable for a vegan diet?: Yes, this sauce is completely plant-based and vegan-friendly.
7. Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried ones?: Yes, using fresh herbs can enhance the flavor even more; just use about three times the amount of fresh herbs compared to dried.
8. How can I make the sauce spicier?: You can add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to increase the heat.