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Easy Canned Pizza Sauce: Thick & Flavorful

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Easy Canned Pizza Sauce is a thick, flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. Preserved safely using water bath canning, this homemade pizza sauce is perfect for pantry storage and pizza night anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 20 pounds fresh Roma or paste tomatoes
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice per quart jar (or 1 tablespoon per pint jar)

Instructions

  1. Wash tomatoes thoroughly and score a small X on the bottom of each.
  2. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to ice water and peel skins.
  3. Remove cores and crush tomatoes by hand or pulse in a food processor.
  4. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and tomato paste. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thick and spreadable.
  7. Sterilize jars and keep warm. Heat lids in warm water.
  8. Add bottled lemon juice to each jar (2 tablespoons per quart or 1 tablespoon per pint).
  9. Ladle hot sauce into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims clean.
  10. Secure lids fingertip tight and process in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes (pints) or 40 minutes (quarts), adjusting for altitude if necessary.
  11. Remove jars and allow to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours. Check seals before storing.

Notes

  • Always use bottled lemon juice to ensure proper acidity for safe water bath canning.
  • Sauce should be thick but still pourable to allow safe processing.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 12–18 months.
  • Refrigerate any jars that do not seal and use within one week.
  • Add fresh herbs when serving for brighter flavor.

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