Sweet Pizza Sauce
Elevate your homemade pizzas with this quick and easy sweet pizza sauce recipe. With a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors, it's sure to become a favorite for pizza nights.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or whisk
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Stovetop pan (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dried parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce with olive oil.
- Add brown sugar or honey to the tomato mixture and mix well.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well-incorporated.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Optional: For richer flavor, simmer the sauce in a pan over low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh parsley and adjust salt and sweetness to taste.
- Once desired flavor and consistency are achieved, remove from heat and let cool before using.
