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Restaurant Style Pizza Sauce

Looking for the authentic Italian Pizza sauce but made right in your kitchen. Then look no further. You found the right one!
Course Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword easy, homemade, homemade pizza sauce, pizza, Pizza bomb, pizza sauce, restaurant pizza sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Author thedentalmomma

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Red pepper flakes
  • Red wine vinegar
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1-2 tbsp  avocado oil

Instructions

  • To a heated pot(medium heat) add 2 tbsp of avocado oil. Followed by ½ a chopped onion. Let that cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic, 2 tsp of oregano, 2 tsp of italian seasoning, red pepper flakes to taste and 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar and give it a quick stir to combine.
  • Now pour in your can of crushed tomatoes. Add ¼ cup of water and stir.
  • Bring pot to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • All done!
  • Sauce can be used immediately on your homemade pizza dough or a store bought crust.

Notes

Here’s a few tips/ tricks!
 
  • Be sure to let pizza sauce cool completely before storing in the fridge or freezer.
 
  • Pizza sauce can be stored in the fridge for about 5-7 days. 
  • It can also be frozen and stored in the freezer for up to 6 months!