Make ahead in large batches, you will reach for it again and again!
Made from scratch, this pizza sauce is perfect for everything from margherita pizza to a dipping sauce for the best cheesy breadsticks! Double (or triple) the recipe and freeze to use year-round!
How to Make Pizza Sauce
For the best results, use quality ingredients whenever you can (fresh onions and garlic too)! Remove from heat and use immediately or save some for cooling and freezing!
More Uses For Pizza Sauce
A good, basic pizza sauce can be used for a variety of different things!
On top of pizza dough of course but you can also use it to make mini pizzas out of bagels, toast or bread. As a dip or sauce for bread sticks, pizza bites, pizza burgers, or your favorite appetizer recipes. Spooned over meatballs, topped with mozzarella and baked. Serve with crusty bread or crostini. Add it to your favorite vegetable soups or beef stew.
Also, you can pour pizza sauce into an ice cube tray and have little cubes of tomato-y flavor for soups, sauces, or when sautéing veggies or meat for a little punch of savory flavor!
To Freeze
This sauce freezes beautifully and that’s what makes it such a keeper!
Once the batch is made (or two, or three!) allow it to cool. Then ladle into freezer bags with a zip top. Label with the date and lay flat on the bottom of the freezer. After about 24 hours, store upright (think like books in a bookshelf) and save a ton of freezer space! Homemade pizza sauce should last about 6 months in the freezer.
To Thaw, simply put one of the bags in the fridge or set it in the sink and let thaw naturally. Reheat, and adjust for flavor (a little salt and pepper)!
More Pizza Inspiration
Bubble Pizza Bread – just 3 simple ingredients! Pizza Bagels – quick and easy Pizza Waffles – easy, cheesy and so good! Margherita Pizza – simple & delicious Pizza Grilled Cheese – great for dipping! Pizza Baked Tortellini – easy one-pan dish
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