Basic Pizza Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Basic Pizza Sauce
45 min.
5
47kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza game? This Basic Pizza Sauce is a must-try for anyone who loves a rich, flavorful base for their homemade pizzas. Not only is it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also packs a punch of taste that will leave your taste buds dancing!

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves five people, making it perfect for a family pizza night or a gathering with friends. With only 47 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The secret to this sauce lies in the combination of fresh ingredients like basil and garlic, along with the depth of flavor from balsamic vinegar and white wine. Each bite is a delightful blend of savory and slightly sweet notes, ensuring your pizza is anything but ordinary.

Whether you’re slathering it on a classic Margherita or experimenting with your favorite toppings, this sauce is versatile enough to complement any creation. So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s get cooking! Your homemade pizza adventure awaits!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes crushed undrained canned
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup onion finely chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • 0.3 cup wine 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion to pan; saut 3 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add 1 minced garlic clove to pan; saut 30 seconds. Stir in 1/4 cup white wine; cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 (5-ounce) can undrained crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until thick.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil and 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Cool.
  6. Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper with the oregano and black pepper; omit basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories47kcal
Protein16.01%
Fat5.81%
Carbs78.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.4
Glycemic Load
2.43
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.6443478180015%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:47.21kcal
2.36%
Fat:0.29g
0.45%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.31%
Carbohydrates:8.86g
2.95%
Net Carbohydrates:6.7g
2.44%
Sugar:4.95g
5.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:160.35mg
6.97%
Alcohol:1.24g
100%
Alcohol %:1.42%
100%
Protein:1.82g
3.63%
Vitamin C:9.83mg
11.91%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.79%
Potassium:335.83mg
9.6%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.21%
Copper:0.18mg
9.2%
Vitamin K:9.41µg
8.96%
Fiber:2.16g
8.65%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.26%
Iron:1.49mg
8.26%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.25%
Vitamin A:302.75IU
6.06%
Magnesium:22.76mg
5.69%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.79%
Calcium:41.72mg
4.17%
Phosphorus:38.01mg
3.8%
Folate:14.34µg
3.59%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.51%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.62%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.08%
Selenium:0.99µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes