Homemade Sugar-Free Pizza Sauce Recipe
A simple homemade sugar-free pizza sauce made with tomato puree, sautéed onion and garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 28 ounceTomato PureeI use San Marzano or Muir Glen
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1/2 cuponiondiced
- 3-4 garlic clovesdiced
- 2 teaspoonsItalian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add 3–4 diced garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute; avoid browning the garlic.
- Pour in the 28-ounce tomato puree and stir to combine, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), and black pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and taste; adjust black pepper or salt if desired before using.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
Notes
Notes
Add a couple tablespoons of tomato paste to thicken the sauce up if needed.
For extra spicy sauce, add more chili flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
To make your own tomato puree use 2 pounds of roma, plum, or san marzano tomatoes. Blanch to remove the skin (for a smooth texture) before adding in Step 3.
Add a couple tablespoons of tomato paste to thicken the sauce up if needed.
For extra spicy sauce, add more chili flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
To make your own tomato puree use 2 pounds of roma, plum, or san marzano tomatoes. Blanch to remove the skin (for a smooth texture) before adding in Step 3.