Vegan Pizza Sauce Recipe
Tired of vegan pizza sauces tasting like they missed an invite to flavor town? This sauce packs a punch without compromising your ethical street cred. Rich, savory, and filled with bold flavors, it’ll make even your cheese-loving friends rethink their life choices. Spread it on your crust, dunk your veggies, or just eat it with a spoon—we don’t judge.
Vegan Pizza Sauce Recipe
A bold and flavorful vegan pizza sauce with wholesome plant-based ingredients that makes your pizza a showstopper.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat oil: Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic: Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste until blended.
- Season: Mix in sugar, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and red chili flakes.
- Simmer: Lower the heat and simmer for 12 minutes until thickened.
- Vinegar finish: Stir in balsamic vinegar for added depth.
- Optional blending: For a smoother texture, blend the sauce carefully.
- Cool and use: Let cool and spread on your pizza or refrigerate for up to five days.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – ¼ cup):
- Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 2%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Fresh herbs: Swap dried basil and oregano for fresh ones if available.
- Sweetness balance: Skip the sugar if your tomatoes are naturally sweet.
- Texture tweak: Keep it chunky for a rustic vibe or smooth it out for a gourmet finish.
