Don't buy pizza sauce or the spice blend ever again! They are expensive and can be full of additives. Instead make up your own. It is so simple and uses just a few spices from your pantry. Simply measure out the spices listed below and store in a jar until you want to use it. You can double or triple the batch to have a larger quantity on hand for your next family pizza night.
Equipment:
Measuring spoons
Small bowl
1/2 pint mason canning jar and lid
Ingredients:
2 T dried oregano
1 T dried basil
1 T Italian spice blend-I have McCormick but any will do.
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t red pepper flakes
To make pizza sauce simply add 2 T of your spice blend to 1 15oz can of tomato sauce. I like the Costco "Kirkland" brand of organic tomato sauce. Let it simmer on the stove for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to come together. For a pumped up version, add spices to pot first and let them "bloom" for about 20 seconds before adding the sauce. This allows the oils in the spices to activate and helps really flavor the sauce. Make sure you stir constantly and pour the sauce in as soon as you can smell the spices heating. The garlic powder will burn quickly if you aren't paying attention.
Taste the sauce to see if it needs salt. If you are using canned tomato sauce then you probably won't need to add salt as they usually have plenty in them.
Enjoy!
