Making your own homemade canned pizza sauce is a great way to elevate your pizzas to the next level. Store-bought pizza sauce can be convenient, but making your own allows you to control the quality and freshness of the ingredients, as well as the flavor profile. Plus, having a batch of homemade pizza sauce on hand means you can whip up a delicious homemade pizza at a moment’s notice.

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade canned pizza sauce that you can make in large batches and preserve for future use.

Ingredients:
– 2-3 lbs of ripe tomatoes
– 1 onion, chopped
– 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon of dried basil
– 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
– 1 teaspoon of sugar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions:
1. Prepare the tomatoes by blanching them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transferring them to an ice water bath to cool. Peel off the skins, remove the stems, and chop the tomatoes.

2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until they are soft and translucent.

3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot, along with the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Simmer the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 hours, or until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.

5. Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

6. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to clean, sterilized canning jars.

7. Seal the jars with the lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes. Be sure to follow proper canning guidelines for safety and preservation.

After you’ve canned your pizza sauce, you can store it in a cool, dark place for up to a year. When you’re ready to use the sauce, simply open a jar and spread it on your pizza dough before adding your favorite toppings.

This homemade canned pizza sauce is rich, flavorful, and full of fresh, natural ingredients. It’s the perfect base for any pizza, from classic Margherita to loaded meat lovers’. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought pizza sauce again. Enjoy!