Pizza is a must in this house, as I have a pizza loving husband from New York. It took years to figure out a sauce recipe that he says is as good as “New York Pizza.”
The sauce came first. After a while, I finally got the pizza like real “New York Pizza.”
This is the thick sauce we use for pizza with toppings.
We use a different sauce when making Margherita Pizza.
I generally make a double batch and freeze in ice cube trays and then transfer to a freezer bag for use throughout the month.
Here is your handy printable recipe:
Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 pizzas
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup Yellow/Brown Onion chopped well
- 1/4 cup Fresh Celery chopped well
- 1 love Fresh Garlic minced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon White Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil.
- Add the onion, celery and garlic and sauté until soft and transparent.
- Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
- Simmer for 20-45 minutes, or until desired taste is reached
- Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency.
Notes
Use of the immersion blender is optional.
If you leave out the fennel seed the recipe will be delicious, but if you use the fennel seeds, the recipe will be absolutely incredible.
I double or triple the recipe and freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag for pizza nights.
If you leave out the fennel seed the recipe will be delicious, but if you use the fennel seeds, the recipe will be absolutely incredible.
I double or triple the recipe and freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag for pizza nights.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 473mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 14%
Vitamin C 13.8%
Calcium 5.2%
Iron 10.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Linda Aase says
May 31, 2019 at 3:50 pmDoesn’t tomato sauce have about 270 mg of sodium in about 2 tbsp? Are you using the one that says no added salt?
George says
April 15, 2019 at 7:06 amCould you please let me know if 1 fresh garlic is referring to a clove or a head? Thanks
Jill says
April 16, 2019 at 4:55 pmSo sorry, George. One clove. Jill
Marilyn Cooke says
December 9, 2018 at 11:10 amI have this sauce simmering on the stove as we speak and my house smells so good! Taste before simmering was superb. I was a little confused recipe stating an 8 oz can of tomato sauce when what I had were 14.5 oz cans and recipe stated this was enough for six pizzas. I like a saucy pizza! I doubled, using my 2 14 1/2 oz cans and it is perfect! I can’t wait to make the no carb chicken crust pizza from keto connect for my dinner. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Jill says
December 9, 2018 at 10:32 pmThank you, Marilyn. I am glad you like my pizza sauce. Jill
Nadine says
March 13, 2018 at 11:22 amHi – it says 8 ounce can of tomato sauce. Do you mean 28 ounce can? 8 ounces doesn’t seem like enough…
Thanks
Rachel Anderson says
December 1, 2017 at 11:40 amHi…thank you for this recipe! Your reply to another reader’s question below didn’t mention how long you recommend cooking it — if using the Instant Pot? Thanks in advance!
Jill says
December 5, 2017 at 2:49 amHi Rachel. I would just do 5 minutes. Jill
debbie wagner says
March 11, 2018 at 2:38 pmAs you stated, 5 minutes cook time for pizza sauce, but on what setting for instant pot? Ty.
Jennifer says
June 20, 2017 at 5:12 pmHi, can you do a double batch at one time, in one round in the IP?
Jill says
June 21, 2017 at 2:53 amHi Jennifer~
Sure, no problem. Jill
Tracy says
June 12, 2017 at 6:17 pmHi, this looks like a great recipe and I can’t wait to try it! I’m curious…how many “ice cubes” do you thaw for one pizza?
Jill says
June 14, 2017 at 4:38 pmHi Tracy. Thanks. It depends on the size pizza. For a 12 inch, I use 3-4 cubes. Jill
Carol Gilliatt says
May 25, 2017 at 8:57 amHi Jill, Can I prepare this in my Instant Pot? I’m sure this is delicious. Anxious to try this! Gave it 5 stars because your recipes are the best and I don’t doubt that it will be yummy!
Jill says
June 1, 2017 at 1:28 amHi Carol. This can be done in the pressure cooker, no problem. Thanks and I am glad you enjoy my recipes. Jill