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Easy Pizza Sauce

Deborah
This is an easy and delicious pizza sauce recipe that is quick to make when you get the pizza urge!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 pizzas

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove garlic thinly slice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 0.5 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tbsp chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan, add the sliced garlic and fry on a low heat for a couple of minutes taking care not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the can of tomatoes, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, a few grinds of black pepper and chilli flakes (if using) and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  • Either use the sauce as is or if you prefer, blend it for a smoother sauce.

Notes

  • So, make this easy pizza sauce and then get out in the garden, cook pizza...here's the recipe for pizza dough...and enjoy!!
Keyword pizza sauce, tomatoes