Quick Pizza Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tomato Base
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One 6-ounce can of tomato paste
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One 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
→ Seasonings & Spices
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1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano (adjust to your taste)
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2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ tablespoon garlic salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar (or honey if you prefer)
# Instructions:
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In a medium mixing bowl, blend together the tomato paste and tomato sauce. Stir well until you get a completely smooth consistency with no lumps remaining.
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Sprinkle in all your dried herbs and spices - the oregano, Italian seasoning, both powders, garlic salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix everything together thoroughly so the seasonings are evenly incorporated throughout.
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Give it a taste test and tweak the flavors as needed. Add more oregano for herbiness, extra garlic salt for punch, or a pinch more sugar to balance the acidity.
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Spread this sauce generously over your prepared pizza dough and add your favorite toppings. No cooking required - this sauce goes directly onto raw dough before baking!
# Notes:
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This is a no-cook sauce that comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight pizza nights.
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The sugar is optional but recommended - it really brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and mellows any acidic bite.
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After mixing, the sauce can be used immediately or stored for later. It actually tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld together in the fridge.
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The sauce will thicken as it sits in the refrigerator. Simply let it warm up to room temperature or give it a quick zap in the microwave before spreading on your dough.
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For a lighter herb flavor, start with less oregano and Italian seasoning, then gradually add more until it tastes just right to you.