Pizza sauce recipe/Home made pizza sauce

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a lighter flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor with health benefits.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: basil paste

Dried basil is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon.

Mix in sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Add dried oregano and basil, stirring to combine.

Simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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