Pizza Sauce Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Pizza Sauce Recipe
4 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp homemade olive oil or any homemade vegetable oil
1 tsp salt (natural)
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp dried oregano (homemade from dried oregano leaves)
1 tsp dried basil (homemade from dried basil leaves)
½ tsp sugar (optional, homemade)
1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Pizza Sauce Recipe
Step 1: Prepare Tomatoes
Boil tomatoes in water for 2–3 minutes, then peel and chop finely or blend into a smooth puree.
Calories: Tomatoes ~100 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Heat Oil and Sauté Aromatics
Heat 2 tbsp homemade oil (~240 kcal) in a pan.
Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
Calories: Onion ~40 kcal, garlic ~5 kcal
Time: 4 minutes
Step 3: Cook Tomatoes
Add chopped or pureed tomatoes to the pan. Stir and cook for 8–10 minutes on medium heat until they thicken slightly.
Calories: Already counted (~100 kcal)
Time: 10 minutes
Step 4: Add Spices and Sweetener
Add salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and sugar if using. Mix well.
Calories: Sugar ~10 kcal, spices negligible
Time: 2 minutes
Step 5: Simmer and Adjust Flavor
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 tsp lemon juice (~1 kcal) for acidity and balance.
Calories: ~1 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 6: Cool and Store or Serve
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before spreading on pizza or storing in an airtight container.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 2 minutes
Total Preparation Time of Pizza Sauce Recipe for 4 Persons
Preparing tomatoes: 5 minutes
Sautéing onions and garlic: 4 minutes
Cooking tomatoes: 10 minutes
Adding spices and simmering: 7 minutes
Cooling and serving: 2 minutes
Total time: approximately 28 minutes
Total Calories of Pizza Sauce Recipe and Calories Per Person
Tomatoes: ~100 kcal
Onion and garlic: ~45 kcal
Oil: ~240 kcal
Sugar (optional): ~10 kcal
Lemon juice: ~1 kcal
Spices: negligible
Total calories for entire sauce: ~396 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~99 kcal per person