Cooked Pizza Sauce

Cooked Pizza Sauce 

Rich, Thick & Classic Pizzeria Flavor

A cooked pizza sauce delivers deep, concentrated tomato flavor that stands up beautifully to cheese, meats, and hearty toppings. Slow simmering mellows acidity, enhances sweetness, and creates the bold taste many people associate with classic American and Italian-American pizzerias.

If you prefer a thicker, richer sauce with a well-developed flavor, this cooked version is the perfect choice.

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Why Choose a Cooked Pizza Sauce?

• Deeper Flavor – Simmering intensifies tomatoes and spices

• Thicker Consistency – No watery pizza centers

• Milder Acidity – Easier on the stomach

• Great for Hearty Toppings – Sausage, pepperoni, vegetables

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes or tomato purée

• 1 can (6 oz / 170 g) tomato paste

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)

• 1½ tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Sauté the Garlic
   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.

2. Add Tomatoes
   Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until fully combined.

3. Season the Sauce
   Add salt, sugar (if using), oregano, basil, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4. Simmer Slowly
   Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

5. Taste & Adjust
   Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

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Pro Tips for the Best Cooked Pizza Sauce

• Low and slow is key – Avoid boiling to prevent bitterness

• Use quality tomatoes – Better tomatoes mean better sauce

• Blend if desired – For a smoother sauce, blend briefly after cooking

• Cool before spreading – Helps control moisture on the dough

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Best Pizzas for Cooked Sauce

• Classic cheese pizza

• Pepperoni pizza

• Meat-lover’s pizza

• Deep-dish or pan pizza

• Sicilian-style pizza

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Storage & Freezing

• Refrigerator: Up to 7 days in an airtight container

• Freezer: Up to 3 months (freeze in portioned containers)

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Cooked vs. Uncooked Pizza Sauce

Cooked Sauce	Uncooked Sauce
Rich & thick	Fresh & bright
Lower acidity	Pure tomato flavor
Best for heavy toppings	Best for high-heat ovens

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Why This Recipe Works

Cooking the sauce allows the tomatoes, herbs, and garlic to fully marry, producing a balanced, bold flavor that tastes familiar, comforting, and undeniably pizza-perfect.

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Final Thoughts

This cooked pizza sauce is a reliable classic—easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for pizza night any time of the week. Once you try it, store-bought sauce won’t compare.

OTHER RECIPES

  Pizza Sauce Ingredients 

* 2 tablespoons olive oil 

 * 1/4 Cup chopped onions 

 * 1 tablespoon minced garlic 

 * 3 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled and minced 

 * 3 oz. canned tomato paste 

 * 2 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 

 * 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 

 * 1/4 Black Pepper 

 * 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter, sliced 

  Pizza Sauce Instructions 

 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. 

 2. Sauté the onions in oil for 1 minute. 

 3. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning. 

 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

 5. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, forabout 5 minutes. 

 6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in butter pieces. 

 7. When the butter is half melted, remove the skillet from heat and continue stirring until thoroughly incorporated. Cool. Enjoy the Cooked Pizza Sauce recipes !!!

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