This easy pizza sauce costs 40 cents for 2 large pizzas (frugal), takes less than 3 minutes to stir up (fast), and is made with real food ingredients you probably already have (WIN).
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I do the same thing.
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So here’s my inspiring bit: I promise not to clog the beginning of these posts with boring things you don’t care about. I promise to treat you like a human being with a life and important stuff to do.
And if this recipe becomes one of those important stuffs to do, if this recipe helps you save money and eat healthy, all the better.
So here it is:
Honestly, pizza sauce from the store is already cheap. Usually around $1 per jar, which lasts at least two large pizzas. But that’s got nothing on my sauce.
3 Reasons Why Homemade Wins:
- It’s VERY cheap. Think 40 cents for 2 large pizzas.
- No added sugar or mystery ingredients. My sauce has 8 ingredients, and 5 of them are spices you already have in your cabinet.
- It’s fast. 3 minutes and you have pizza sauce. No need to add that to your grocery list. Just keep the ingredients stocked (actually, you probably already do).
This Clean & Cheap Pizza Sauce is:
- Frugal
- Healthy
- Egg-free
- Dairy-free
- Allergy-friendly
- Easy
- Make ahead
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Clean & Cheap Pizza Sauce
This easy pizza sauce costs 40 cents for 2 large pizzas (frugal), takes less than 3 minutes to stir up (fast), and is made with real food ingredients you probably already have (WIN).
Ingredients
- One 6-oz can tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder*
- 1 tsp each dried basil, oregano, and parsley*
- 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste*
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Add more water or seasonings as needed, to taste.
- If desired, cover and refrigerate for several hours to let flavors meld.
- Use a spoon to spread sauce onto pizza crust. Follow crust instructions for baking.
To Freeze:
- Freeze any leftovers in a small container with a tight-fitting lid. Leave a little space between the sauce and the lid of the container to allow liquid to expand as it freezes.
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Notes
- *You can substitute all the seasoning for 3-4 tsp of Easy Greek Seasoning
- No tomato paste? Substitute it with two 8-oz cans tomato sauce. Omit water.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 2Amount Per Serving Calories 13Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 33mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 1g
Please note: The actual calories and nutrition of this dish will change depending on what ingredients you use. Nutrition information is not always accurate.
Try this:
- Use it with Garlicky Pizza Crust. Obvs. $.70/large crust
- If you want something with more veggies that you can make ahead, try Easy Marinara Sauce. The frugal hacks help make it almost the same price as this sauce.
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What You Can Do Now:
What spices do you keep on hand in your kitchen for sauces and dressings?
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