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Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe

Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe

Emma Johnson
This Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe combines tomato paste, herbs, olive oil, and Parmesan for smooth, flavorful pizza sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian-American
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Can opener
  • Storage container or mason jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Step 1: Heat the Olive Oil

  • Place a medium saucepan over low to medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil and let it warm for about 30 seconds.
  • You don’t want it smoking hot.
  • The first time I rushed this part and burned the seasonings almost immediately, which made the whole sauce taste bitter.

Step 2: Add the Tomato Base

  • Pour in the tomato sauce and tomato paste.
  • Add the water and stir until smooth.
  • At first it’ll look thick and kind of strange, but keep stirring until everything blends together.
  • The texture should look smooth but still rich.

Step 3: Add the Seasonings

  • Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley, black pepper, salt, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix everything really well so the spices spread evenly.
  • I noticed that if the tomato paste isn’t fully mixed in, little clumps can hold pockets of seasoning.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Let the sauce simmer gently for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir every few minutes so the bottom doesn’t stick.
  • The sauce should slowly darken a little and smell more savory as it cooks.
  • You’ll notice the sharp canned tomato smell starts fading after about 10 minutes.
  • That’s when it usually starts tasting way better.

Step 5: Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the sauce carefully.
  • If it tastes too acidic, add another tiny pinch of sugar.
  • If you want more spice, add extra red pepper flakes.
  • Sometimes I add a little extra oregano depending on what pizza toppings I’m using.

Step 6: Cool Before Using

  • Let the sauce cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before spreading it on pizza dough.
  • Warm sauce can make pizza dough softer and harder to work with.
  • The texture also thickens slightly as it cools.

Notes

  • Let the sauce rest before using for better flavor.
  • Use freshly opened dried herbs for stronger seasoning.
  • A small amount of Parmesan adds extra depth.
  • Spread sauce thinly for crispier pizza crust.
  • Store extra sauce in small freezer containers.
  • Add a splash of olive oil after cooking for richer flavor.
Keyword Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe