Mark's Pizza Sweet Sauce Recipe
Mark's Pizza Sweet Sauce Recipe is a quick and easy homemade sauce with a perfect balance of sweetness and savory herbs. It’s the ideal topping for your favorite pizza, bringing rich flavor in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the Olive Oil:
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the Onion and Garlic:
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the Tomatoes:
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Season the Sauce:
- Add sugar, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Simmer and Adjust Flavors:
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust sweetness or seasoning to taste, adding more sugar if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
Serve:
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. Use immediately on your pizza or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 6% DV
- Vitamin C: 4% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV