Slow-Cooker Pizza Sauce Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Pizza Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (12 Oz ) Can Tomato Paste; 2 cans (8 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce; 1/2 cups Water, Or More As Needed; 1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano; 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil; 1 Tablespoon To 4 Tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 whole Anchovy Fillet; 1 Tablespoon To 2 Tablespoons Raw Sugar; 3 Tablespoons To 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan, Romano Or Asiago Cheese; Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste

Servings: persons

2 cans (12 Oz ) Can Tomato Paste
2 cans (8 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce
1/2 cups Water, Or More As Needed
1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
1 Tablespoon To 4 Tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 whole Anchovy Fillet
1 Tablespoon To 2 Tablespoons Raw Sugar
3 Tablespoons To 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan, Romano Or Asiago Cheese
Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste

1
Whisk together the tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley flakes, olive oil, the anchovy fillet and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in the crock of your slow-cooker until smooth.
2
Place the lid on the slow-cooker, turn it to LOW and let simmer for four hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so to prevent scorching, or until brick red and very thick.
3
You may add extra water by the tablespoonful if it begins thickening too quickly.
4
Stir in the grated cheese and taste.
5
Adjust seasoning (and sugar content) if necessary.
6
Cool completely and portion into single-use portions and freeze until ready to make pizza.

258

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (12 Oz ) Can Tomato Paste, 2 cans (8 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce, 1/2 cups Water, Or More As Needed, 1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Pizza Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow-Cooker Pizza Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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