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Pizza sauce basic recipe

For 2 large pizzas or 1 sheet pizza · Basic recipes / pizza & bread

Recipe photo: Pizza sauce basic recipe (pizza & bread)

A simple, strong pizza sauce for classic pizza, sheet pizza and pizza rolls. Made quickly and much better than when bought ready-made.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 10 minutes
  • Brewing time optional: approx. 10 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per piece · Calculated for 2 pieces.

Energy
≈ 130 kcal
Protein
≈ 3 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 10.5 g
Fat
≈ 7.5 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste · ≈ 30.0 g
  • 1 small clove of garlic · ≈ 3.0 g
  • 1 tsp sugar · ≈ 4.0 g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 13.65 g

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (400 g)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 small clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped tomatoes in a bowl.
  2. Add tomato paste, finely chopped or pressed garlic, oregano, sugar and olive oil.
  3. Mix everything well and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Use the sauce straight away or let it steep for 10 minutes before topping.

Frequently asked questions

Can I substitute ingredients?

Brewing time optional: approx. 10 minutes.