Homemade Goodness: Pizza Sauce, Marinara, and Ketchup—Because Fresh is Always Better! 🍅✨
There’s nothing like homemade sauces to take your meals to the next level. These easy, flavorful recipes for pizza sauce, marinara, and ketchup will bring out the best in your cooking.
🍕 1️⃣ Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp sugar (balances acidity)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
2️⃣ Let the sauce sit for 30 minutes at room temperature for enhanced flavor, or use immediately.
3️⃣ Spread over pizza dough, add toppings, and bake.
4️⃣ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
🍝 2️⃣ Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano for best flavor)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions:
1️⃣ Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
3️⃣ Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4️⃣ Pour in crushed tomatoes, then add salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
5️⃣ Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6️⃣ Stir in basil during the last 5 minutes.
7️⃣ For a smooth sauce, blend with an immersion or standard blender. Serve over pasta, pizza, meatballs, or as a dip!
🍅 3️⃣ Homemade Tomato Ketchup
Ingredients:
• 2 cups fresh tomato purée
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
1️⃣ In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2️⃣ Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
3️⃣ Let cool, then transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
These homemade sauces are simple, fresh, and packed with flavor—perfect for elevating your meals! Which one will you try first? 😍🍽️