Best 5 Ultimate Pizza Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to pizza sauce, an essential component that elevates any pizza experience. Discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate pizza sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This article presents a diverse collection of pizza sauce recipes, each with its unique flavor profile and characteristics. Dive into the classic tomato sauce, a timeless favorite that forms the foundation of countless pizza creations. Explore the vibrant flavors of the arrabbiata sauce, where spicy chili peppers add a fiery kick to enhance the savory tomato base. For a creamy and decadent twist, venture into the Alfredo sauce territory, where Parmesan cheese and cream blend harmoniously to create a rich and luxurious sauce.

Unleash your creativity with the pesto sauce, a vibrant green sauce bursting with fresh herbs, olive oil, and nuts. Embark on a culinary adventure with the barbecue sauce, where smoky and tangy flavors dance on your palate. Experience the subtle complexities of the white sauce, a versatile sauce that showcases the natural flavors of garlic, herbs, and cheese. Delve into the secrets of the vodka sauce, where vodka lends a subtle depth of flavor and a velvety texture. Discover the bold and flavorful puttanesca sauce, a symphony of briny capers, salty olives, and tangy tomatoes. Prepare to be amazed by the spicy and aromatic Diavola sauce, where spicy salami and chili flakes bring the heat. Explore the umami-rich mushroom sauce, a celebration of earthy flavors and succulent mushrooms. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process of creating a flavorful and authentic pizza sauce, ensuring a delightful pizza experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DAD'S ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE



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If you love pizza sauce but hate the taste or additives in store-bought, this recipe is for you!

Provided by BetterCookingForSingleFathers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped celery
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large bay leaf

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in the butter mixture until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into the onion mixture until smooth; add Parmesan cheese, fennel seeds, basil, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir the sauce and bring to a slow simmer; cook at a slow simmer for 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaf before use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 197.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PIZZA ESSENTIALS: THE ULTIMATE SWEET PIZZA SAUCE



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I have two favorite pizza sauces, one is a tart sauce that I have already posted, and this one is more of a sweet sauce. Not a sweet, sweet sauce but just enough sweetness to let you know that it is there. It was used quite a bit at the mom-and-pop Italian pizzerias that I grew up with. This is my go-to sauce whenever I am...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 pinch red-pepper flakes, or to taste
28 oz diced tomatoes, 1 can
1 tsp dehydrated onions, crushed into a powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1 - 2 Tbsp fresh clover honey, or to taste
salt, kosher variety, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. A good solid saucepan, without any hotspots, is essential to this recipe.
  • 3. What gives this sauce its unique flavor is not just the honey, but the proper cooking of the tomato paste. We are going to cook it, almost to the point of caramelization. One minute it will be nice and brown, and the next it will be a burned mess. Once that process is started, you will never leave the pan unattended.
  • 4. One of my favorite brands of tomatoes is Cento. I think that they have the perfect balance of tomato flavors to compliment this recipe.
  • 5. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6. Add the olive oil to a saucepan, over medium-low heat.
  • 7. When the oil heats up, add the chopped garlic.
  • 8. Cook until it turns a golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • 9. Use a strainer to remove the garlic from the oil, and then return the oil to the saucepan.
  • 10. Add the tomato paste, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
  • 11. Raise the heat to medium, and cook until the tomato paste begins to turn brown, and almost caramelizes, about 5 - 7 minutes.
  • 12. Add the tomatoes, dehydrated onions, basil, oregano, and parsley.
  • 13. Bring up to a light boil, then lower the heat, and lightly simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • 14. Chef's Note: Give the sauce a swirl with a spoon, about every minute or so.
  • 15. Remove from the heat, and add the honey, and salt, to taste.
  • 16. Add to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
  • 17. Allow to completely cool, place in a jar, with a tight-fitting lid, and place in the fridge until needed.
  • 18. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 19. Use whenever you are looking for an awesome, slightly sweet pizza sauce. Enjoy.
  • 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE



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A pizza and pasta red sauce with sauteed vegetables and tomatoes. Every time I make this dish, I vary it based on available fresh vegetables, so feel free to do the same! Excellent with pizza, pasta, or chicken Parmesan. Freeze sauce if needed. Servings size depends on intended dish.

Provided by MamaPapaBabyBear

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups diced carrots
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups diced onions
4 cloves garlic, diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 fluid ounces red wine
2 (27 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and saute to desired softness, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste to the pot and distribute evenly. Pour in red wine and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze; reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Blend the red sauce to desired thickness using an immersion blender or food processor. Simmer further for enhanced flavor, at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 452.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE



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This pizza sauce recipe was given to me as a wedding present, written on the inside cover of a pizza cookbook. It is thick, saucy, spicy and delicious. I'll never use anything else on my homemade pizzas. I like to double or triple it and put it in Ziploc bags in my freezer.

Provided by SAMS_Club

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 1-2 pizzas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon fennel seed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
  • Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
  • Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
  • Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.

ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE FOOD.COM #1114932



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Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon fennel seed

Steps:

  • Directions: 1 In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent. 2 Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth. 3 Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer. 4 Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame). 5 Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.

Tips:

  • Use the Best Ingredients: Opt for high-quality tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a flavorful sauce. San Marzano tomatoes are a popular choice due to their sweetness and low acidity.
  • Simmer for Rich Flavor: Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to develop a deep and complex flavor.
  • Season and Adjust: Taste the sauce as it cooks and adjust the seasonings accordingly. A balance of sweetness, acidity, and salt is key.
  • Fresh Herbs Make a Difference: Incorporate fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme for an aromatic and flavorful touch.
  • Store and Freeze for Later: Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and versatile pizza sauce that will elevate your homemade pizzas to the next level. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy white sauce, or a unique pesto-based sauce, experimenting with different flavors and ingredients will help you discover your perfect pizza sauce recipe. So gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate pizza sauce that will satisfy your taste buds and impress your loved ones. Happy cooking!

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