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Detroit Pizza Sauce

This cooked Detroit-style pizza sauce is perfect for spooning over cheesy, golden-edged pizza. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Marie

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces tomato sauce pureed tomatoes or plums tomatoes pureed in a food processor
  • 1 can tomato paste (1 can = 6 ounces)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 4 tbsp olive oil plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup water up to 1 cup

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan: tomato sauce (or pureed tomatoes), tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, salt, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Simmer with the lid ajar for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps the sauce reduce slightly and develop flavor.
  • Check the texture. It should coat the back of a wooden spoon and be thick enough to spoon on top of your baked Detroit-style pizza but thin enough to easily spread (add a bit more water if needed). Taste for saltiness and adjust if needed. Add a few more tablespoons of olive oil if desired
  • Let cool slightly before adding to your pizza. It’s best spooned on after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg