Easy Pizza Sauce with Tomato Paste
This pizza sauce with tomato paste (besides being easy) is a great way to add some flavor to your pizza sauce. The tomato paste provides sweetness and umami flavor, while the red wine adds a touch of acidity and depth of flavor. For this recipe, I recommend a red wine like Malbec to complement the tomato flavor of the sauce. In addition, this pizza sauce works wonderfully as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- one (28 oz) canned crushed tomato
- one (6 oz) tomato paste
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup red wine , such as Malbec
- 1 medium yellow onion , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes , to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar
- 5 fresh garlic , silvered
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- A small handful fresh basil , chopped
Instructions
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for about a minute. Stir in tomato paste and let it cook for a few minutes more until it reaches a dark color. Pour in the wine, and cook until the wine has almost completely evaporated about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, dried basil, garlic powder, and dried oregano; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally; be careful as the mixture will bubble and spatter.
- Remove from heat, stir in the fresh basil, and set aside to cool completely; if you're not using it immediately, allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
How to Store
Pizza sauce with tomato paste can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It's important to allow the sauce to cool completely before storing it. If you're not planning to use it immediately, store it in an airtight container to prevent any odors from seeping into the sauce.
Additionally, make sure to label the container with the date so that you know when it was made. If you want to store it for longer, you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use the sauce, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and use it as you would normally.
Make Ahead
Pizza sauce with tomato paste can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This is a great time-saver if you plan to make homemade pizza and want to have the sauce ready. Simply make the sauce according to the recipe, let it cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to use it, take it out of the refrigerator, stir it, and use it as you would normally.
If you want to store it for over 5 days, you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Remember to label the container with the date to know when it was made. When you're ready to use the sauce, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and use it as you would normally.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pizza Sauce with Tomato Paste
Amount per Serving
Calories
129
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
636
mg
28
%
Potassium
388
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
559
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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