EASY HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE
My whole family enjoys a good pizza. Making pizza from scratch can be a lot of work but oh so worth it. Try this tasty recipe for pizza sauce, adjusting the spices as you like. Remember to check the expiration date on your herbs and spices so they are still full of flavor.
The original recipe can be found here. I adjusted the spices to suit my family’s tastes.
Here is a nice article from Science News summarizing the results of a study published in 2002 about the antioxidant benefits of commonly used herbs. “The potency of oregano ranked supreme.”
Watch Dr. Greger's 3 minute video about the antioxidant potency of herbs and spices.
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
6 oz tomato paste
15 oz tomato sauce
1-2 Tablespoons oregano
2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
1 teaspoon fennel seed
Instructions
Whisk together the tomato paste and tomato sauce in a medium bowl.
Add spices and whisk until well combined.
