Does anyone have a good pizza sauce recipe?

[cackle]

I have been craving pizza but need a good sauce recipe. I have a bunch of tomatoes that i was just given and can either make the sauce from scratch or using tomato sauce or paste.


Thanks,

Susan

 

[happyhen]

After a long time spent in search of the "perfect" pizza sauce, this is the favorite, hands down.

Pizza Sauce (makes 1 cup)

1 10 3/4 oz can of tomato puree
1/4 cup water
1 TBSP sugar
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients and simmer 20-30 minutes.

 

[BettyR]

I have used both of these copy cat recipes and I thought they were both good except I thought the Papa Johns recipe was a little too sweet so I would cut back on the sugar in that one.


Little Caesar's Pizza Sauce

1 12 ounce can Hunts tomato paste
1−1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4-teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4-teaspoon sugar
1/8-teaspoon garlic powder
1/8-teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon Accent (optional−−−but if you want it exact, use it.)

Pre−mix the dry ingredients, mix, and set aside. In a small saucepan,
combine tomato paste and water. Over medium high heat, bring to a simmer
.
Add the pre−mixed spice, stir in well. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 35−40
minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cover sauce and refrigerate until needed. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

(4 − 12" pizzas)



Papa John's Pizza Sauce
Posted 06-21-2006 by Kiop

This is a clone of Papa John’s Pizza sauce and it’s right on the mark.

1 10 3/4-ounce can of tomato puree
1/4-cup water
1-tablespoon sugar
1-teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4-teaspoon salt
1/4-teaspoon oregano
1/8-teaspoon basil
1/8-teaspoon thyme
1/8-teaspoon garlic powder

1. Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

 

[cackle]

Thank you both. Last go round I used the pizza sauce from Trader Joe's but it is a bit pricey. I will give the recipes a try. I may if I can find some goat cheese make some pizzas tomorrow.


Susan

 

[BettyR]

Quote:
If you make your own sauce be very sure to cook it down really well. If there is too much liquid left in it when you cook your pizza it will make your pizza soggy.