The best news? It’s so easy to make (1 pan, 20 minutes!) and packed with rich, herby tomato flavor. Oh, and it’s infused with garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick (bland pizza sauce, begone). It’s absolutely perfect for pizza night and stores well in the freezer so you can always have some on hand, ready to use! Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Pizza Sauce
This quick and easy homemade pizza sauce recipe requires just 8 pantry staples: olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano and basil, salt, and maple syrup. We like relying on pantry staples for pizza sauce because you just never know when the pizza craving is going to strike. And unanswered pizza cravings = sadness. So when you need flavorful pizza sauce and you need it fast, we’re here for you! All you need to do is sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil to infuse the oil with savory notes and a little heat. Then add your favorite canned crushed tomatoes along with dried oregano and basil for classic pizza flavor, sea salt for depth, and a little maple syrup for gentle sweetness and balance. After a quick simmer, the sauce will reduce slightly and be beaming with flavor. We hope you LOVE this homemade pizza sauce! It’s:BrightHerbyRichSaltyGarlic-infusedSubtly spiced& SO delicious! It’s perfect for all your pizza needs! Use it right away on our Favorite Vegan Pizza or Vegan Gluten-Free Sausage Pizza, or make a big batch to freeze for your next pizza night!
More Recipes for Pizza Night!
Chickpea Caesar Salad Cashew Ricotta Cheese Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Pizza Crust How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
