The Best Homemade Chicago Pizza Sauce Ever!

Chicago-style pizza is known for its deep-dish crust and chunky tomato sauce, which is typically made with whole, peeled tomatoes.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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The Best Homemade Chicago Pizza Sauce Ever!

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Pizza, Sauce Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 28 ounce Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
3. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool before using it on your pizza.
5. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 80kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 4g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.