Many people who grew up in the 70s and 80s still like real cheese on our pizza. The standard yellow, orange and white cheeses of the ’70s and ’80s, like Provel or other processed cheeses (just like actual bolognese sauce), contain a lot of additives. But fresh cheese is much better and tastes better.
I like my pizza with an incredibly “cheesy” taste, including mozzarella, parmesan, and asiago. I wouldn’t say I like kalamata olives (too strong) or mushrooms (they need a lot of water to cook down, and I always overcook my mushrooms). And never garlic. Also, I like to cook my pizza sauce, which tastes better, making the pizza more authentic.

Should Homemade Pizza Sauce Be Cooked?
Many recommend that pizza sauce shouldn’t be cooked at all. But other sources say that cooking pizza sauce will help lower acidity. Lower acidity in pizza sauce will help with the sour taste, making it more flavorful. Think of it as a basic tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, basil, and salt and pepper.
Cooking will shrink the sauce and reduce the concentration of ingredients. So, if you do plan to eat your pizza with a knife and fork, the sauce has to be hot.
How Do You Make Pizza Sauce?
If you haven’t done it before, you’ll want to start by boiling all the ingredients in a saucepan. Then you bring the sauce to a simmer and continue simmering for a couple of hours. My sister makes the sauce all in one large pot, but I use two smaller ones. The larger one will slow-cook the sauce while the smaller one adds the toppings.
What Is The Secret Ingredient For Pizza Sauce?
If you put balsamic vinegar into your dough, then you are NOT making pizza! That sauce only helps your pizza sauce, and if you add too much, it will be overpowering. Pizza sauce should be flavorful, but the last thing you want is a thick, red, balsamic-laden mess.
Why Pineapple Belongs On Pizza
Pineapple is a good source of soluble fiber and will help lower cholesterol levels. However, it would help if you didn’t overdo it. You only need one slice of pizza with some pineapple on it, or it will make you feel bloated.
Why Is My Pizza Dough Tough?
Is your pizza dough tough? No worries, it always happens to the best of us pizza makers. There are a variety of reasons why your pizza dough is becoming too hard. Please read some of our common reasons why your pizza dough is tough.
- Pizza Dough Is Too Dry
- Pizza Dough Is Overworked
- The Yeast Is Not Effective
- Rising Time Is Too Short
Making your pizza dough is a piece of cake! You need to mix flour, water, salt, and yeast in a bowl. If you have a food processor, it will make the process a whole lot easier.
Can Ketchup Be Used Instead Of Pizza Sauce?
Probably not. Ketchup is acidic, and its milder flavor won’t stand up to the rest of the sauce. If you want to cut some of the ketchup’s acidity out of your pizza, you can try adding lemon juice instead. One main difference between using ketchup and pizza sauce is the sugar content. In a typical serving of ketchup, there are 4 grams of sugar, while in pizza sauce, there is none.
Tips For Making Your Pizza Delicious
Leveling up your pizza-making skills is always a benefit to the family! Our tips for making pizza better are sure to work. You can always add more cheese, more toppings, or even more vegetables! You can use zucchini and mushrooms in your sauce and have a delicious meatless pizza. Then add some eggs to the whole thing, make it a grilled pizza, or even make some crackling. Read some more of our tips for making pizza delicious below!
- Make the pizza dough from scratch
- Knead the dough by hand
- Let your dough rest for 1 hour
- Use a pizza stone
- Use premium or fresh quality ingredients

Pizza Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 28 oz. can crushed tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅓ tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ¾ tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and garlic to a sauce pot and cook over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Stir until well mixed.
- Cover the pot, and allow the pot to come to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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