Easy Pizza Sauce

Host a family pizza night at home with this easy pizza sauce recipe from Dan Pelosi. With one cup of sauce needed per pizza, this recipe makes enough for three pies and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you’re only making 1 pie at a time, freeze the remaining sauce in 1 cup containers so it’s easy to defrost anytime you have a craving for quality pizza at home.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/4 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Heat the olive oil and butter in a stockpot set over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar, black pepper, and red wine vinegar. Add 1/4 cup water to the empty tomato can, swirling it around to collect any lingering tomatoes in the can, then add it to the sauce.

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with more salt if needed. Sauce can be used immediately, stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen for up to one month.