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Heavenly Garlic Pizza Sauce

A flavorful sauce with a rich blend of garlic, herbs, and spices to elevate your homemade pizzas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced or finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes optional, for a kick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients. Mince the garlic, and measure out the spices and crushed tomatoes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes carefully to prevent splattering. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the dried oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  6. Let the sauce cool before using it on your pizza. If saving for later, transfer to an airtight container.

Notes

For even more flavor, feel free to use fresh herbs instead of dried. Double the amounts. San Marzano tomatoes offer fantastic flavor if you can find them. Make a double batch and freeze the extra for busy weeknights.