Make Your Own Pizza Sauce
Do you shop at Aldi? If you do, you probably love it but may have some problems finding specific items like pizza sauce.
I’ve told you how much I love Aldi for my groceries. I can’t stop. Won’t stop. Talking about it. Buuuuuut, they don’t often have pizza sauce available. So, rather than stocking up while at another store, I’ve started making my own in 5 minutes. The hubs and kids agree that our pizza is pretty darn delish with this Easy 5 Minute Pizza Sauce.
How to make Pizza Sauce at Home
I use an immersion blender to mix my pizza sauce but I don’t believe this is necessary. A food processor or blender will do just fine. Since I use diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce, you will still need to use something to puree the ingredients.
Honey-Sweetened
I know it sounds a little like an oxymoron to make pizza or pizza sauce “Paleo.” Yes, I realize some readers may laugh at the idea of making pizza a bit healthier. So, here’s my thinking. Paleo pizza is a “thing” however, it would have to be made without cheese or gluten/grains….hmm, I would give up calling it a pizza at that point.
BUT, for those who like to watch the kind of sugar they consume, honey is a great alternative to cane-sugar. If you’d like to read more about the benefits of eating raw honey, check out The Paleo Mom’s article on it.
So, my pizza won’t be “Paleo” because I’m pretty okay with eating cheese but if I can use honey instead of cane sugar, I will; and this sauce is sweetened with raw honey.
If you wanted to substitute sugar, coconut sugar, or a alcohol sweetener, I think you’ll achieve a similar result. Just start with a little and add to your taste preferences (giving time for it to dissolve and blend).
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably noticed that homemade pizza sauce is a staple on our weekly menu!
Now, if I can figure out the perfect pizza crust recipe, I will be sure to share that with you! For now, I’ll continue to use our store-bought favorites!
Enjoy!
5 Minute Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 14.5oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes drain all excess liquid
- 6oz can tomato paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp (mounding) minced garlic could use 1/2 tsp garlic powder as a substitute
- 2 tsp dried Parsley could use 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp basil could use fresh if available
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2-1 tsp salt depending on your flavor preferences
Instructions
- Combine the garlic, salt, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes in a large, wide-mouthed jar.
- Use immersion blender to combine into a smooth consistency.
- Add the herbs and pulse the blender a couple times then incorporate with a spoon.
Notes
