#Kitchen #Recipe and #HealthyFood: Alyssa Rivers September 23

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

Using homemade pizza sauce is the perfect way to level up your pizzas! It’s loaded with sautéed garlic, fresh herbs, and only takes 5 minutes to make!

I love making my own sauces at home. They always taste better than anything you can buy! You have got to try my homemade buffalo and teriyaki sauces, as well as fan-favorite alfredo! Once you make them from scratch, you won’t want them any other way!

Pizza Sauce Recipe

I’m a lover of all homemade sauces. No matter what dish you are making, they upgrade it! The fresh flavor really can’t be beaten. The best part of it all is that you can add seasonings as you go, taste-test, and adjust! No more picking out a sauce at the store and hoping it has the flavor you’re wanting! Now, I’ve already done recipes for homemade marinara and tomato sauce, but thought a homemade pizza sauce recipe was completely necessary! It is beyond easy to make and is full of savory sautéed garlic and my favorite blend of Italian herbs. You’re going to want to put this on everything!

This homemade pizza sauce tastes amazing no matter what kind of pizza you use it on! Try it on my foolproof dough for a delicious traditional pizza. Top English muffins and biscuits for fun, bite-sized variations. It also tastes amazing on healthy pizza variations like zucchini and eggplant. With how much incredible flavor is loaded into this sauce, no one will know you’re using a vegetable as a crust! My family raves about this sauce! We all agree that it tastes better than takeout. You are going to love the fresh, natural flavors that shine through. The fact that it whips up in less than 5 minutes isn’t bad, either! Let’s make some sauce!

Ingredients for Easy Pizza Sauce

Chances are, if you have some tomato paste on hand, you have everything else needed to make this tasty sauce! It uses so many pantry staple ingredients and spices. Just another reason why I love this recipe so much! It uses the simplest ingredients, but the flavor is anything but simple! You’re going to love the complex sweet, savory, garlicky flavors in each bite of pizza. All individual ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.

Olive Oil: Used for adding moisture and binding ingredients together.
Minced Garlic: Garlic is going to add the perfect savory flavor to your sauce!
Tomato Paste and Tomato Sauce: A blend of both tomato paste and tomato sauce is what is going to give your sauce its perfect texture. If you don’t add tomato paste, your sauce will make your pizza soggy.
Italian Seasoning: This is my personal blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, and thyme. You can customize the flavors to your liking!
Sugar: Granulated sugar is going to balance he flavors of your sauce.
Salt: Used to enhance overall flavor!
Paprika: Adds a mild spice to your sauce.
Pepper: For a hint of sharp, earthy spice.
Crushed Red Pepper: A pinch of crushed red pepper adds the perfect amount of heat!

Making the Best Sauce

If you have a frying pan and 5 minutes to spare, you too can make gourmet pizza sauce at home. Since all you need to do is mix everything together, you can’t go wrong! This recipe is foolproof. It’s just up to you to add seasoning and spices to your liking!

Sauté Garlic in Olive Oil: To begin, in a small saucepan sauté the olive oil and garlic. Whisk in the tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
Mix in Seasonings: Next, add Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, paprika, and pepper.
Heat and Whisk: Whisk everything together and heat for 3-5 minutes until heated throughout.
Add Red Pepper and Serve: Finally, add a pinch of red pepper for some spice if desired. Use in your favorite recipes.

Process shots of adding tomato paste, garlic, and seasonings into a saucepan.

Tips for Making Homemade Pizza Sauce

You are going to love this sauce smothered on all of your favorite pizzas! It is so easy to make and can be easily customized. You’ll never want storebought again!

Adding Heat: If you want to kick it up a notch, add in more paprika, chili flakes, or a dash of cayenne.
Additional Flavors: Adjust the flavor to your liking! More garlic, herbs, or even a bit of balsamic vinegar can enhance your sauce.
Use High Quality Tomatoes: Since this is the base of your sauce, I recommend using the best quality canned tomatoes you can find! If you can find them, fire-roasted tomatoes will add a delicious, complex flavor.
Don’t Skip the Sugar: Because tomatoes are naturally very acidic, you need sugar to balance out the flavor.
Adjust Thickness: If your sauce is too thin, gradually add more tomato paste. If your sauce is too thick, add more tomato sauce.
What Can I Use This Sauce With? Pizza sliders, stuffed pizza bites, deep dish pizza, calzones, you name it!

Storing Homemade Pizza Sauce

This pizza sauce is just as easy to store as it is to make! It keeps really well in the fridge, ready to go for quick weeknight dinners.

In the Refrigerator: The best way to store your homemade sauce is in the fridge. Keep tightly sealed in a jar for up to 1 week.
In the Freezer: Transfer your sauce to a ziplock freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for 3-6 months! Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Using homemade pizza sauce is the perfect way to level up your pizzas! It's loaded with sautéed garlic, fresh herbs, and only takes 5 minutes to make!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian, Italian American

Keyword homemade pizza sauce, pizza sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings ounces

Calories 7kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pinch of crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan sauté the olive oil and garlic. Whisk in the tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Add Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, paprika, and pepper.
Whisk everything together and heat for 3-5 minutes until heated throughout. Add a pinch of red pepper for some spice if desired. Use in your favorite recipes.

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Blueberry Banana Bread

This staple blueberry banana bread recipe has the perfect combination of bananas and fresh blueberries. It is so moist, delicious, and super simple to make!

Banana bread is the best. I love that it works as both a breakfast and a dessert! If you need more warm, delicious banana bread in your life, try my strawberry, cinnamon cream cheese, and award-winning banana bread recipes! You won’t regret it!

3 slices cut from a loaf of banana bread.

Quick and Easy Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

This post goes out to all of my sweet bread lovers out there! I’m always so happy when we have banana bread at the house. It’s so hard to refrain from eating the whole loaf in one sitting. I always like to put a little honey butter on top for a treat that is truly divine. Honestly, though, the flavor of this blueberry banana bread is so good, you don’t even need any butter on top! It’s so moist, sweet, and flavorful on its own. It starts with my all-time favorite banana bread recipe. Then, we add some juicy blueberries! Blueberries and bananas make the perfect combination.

And that combination tastes even better surrounded by warm, moist bread! This banana bread is so buttery, rich, and crumbles perfectly in each bite. And the addition of blueberries makes each bite flavorful and juicy! This is one of my favorite kinds of bread to make as a gift for friends and family. It gets compliments wherever it goes! (And speaking of gift-giving, banana bread muffins and bars are also quick and delicious!) It’s time to take advantage of the end of blueberry season and make some homemade bread. You’ll go crazy over the warm, mouthwatering result!

Ingredients for Blueberry Banana Bread

Bananas and blueberries are really all you need here! This recipe uses so many staple ingredients; no grocery trip necessary! It’s perfect for when I have overripe bananas on hand and my sweet tooth hits. All measurements can be found below!

Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter here. Just make sure it is softened so your batter mixes together smoothly!
Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar is going to give your banana bread its perfect sweetness. It also melts down to create a smooth texture when baked.
Eggs: Necessary for moisture and to bind ingredients together.
Bananas: This is the perfect opportunity to use ripe or even overripe bananas! The softer the better.
Flour: Flour is used for tossing your blueberries in. It will keep them from sinking in your loaf.
Baking Soda: Baking soda will keep your bread light and fluffy.
Salt: To enhance overall flavor, salt is a must!
Blueberries: Fresh blueberries work best here, but may be expensive or hard to find if they’re not in season. Feel free to substitute for frozen blueberries!

How to Make the Best Blueberry Banana Bread

Making this delicious bread is as straightforward as it gets. It’s the kind of recipe that both novice and advanced bakers can enjoy! With how insanely good it is, you’ll be coming back for more!

Preheat Oven, Prep Pan: To begin, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 9×5 loaf pans with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Bananas to Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, beat eggs using a fork. Then, add eggs to sugar mixture and beat until combined. Add mashed bananas and mix until combined.
Sift and Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift all dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add sifted dry ingredients to banana mixture and mix until flour is just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX! Fold in floured covered blueberries.
Pour Into Pans: Pour batter into prepared loaf pans and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Your bread should be done when the edges are slightly brown or a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from loaf pans.

Process shots of making bread dough and tossing blueberries in flour.

Tips for Making the Best Banana Bread Possible

Use these tips and tricks to make sure your blueberry banana bread is the talk of the town! They’re super easy and can help you get the best result every time. You will adore the flavors you create!

Use Ripe Bananas: If the peel of your bananas has turned brown, don’t throw them out! Overripe bananas are perfect for bread-making. The longer bananas have to ripen, the sweeter they become. They also have a softer texture which is perfect for making a smooth dough.
Bananas Not Ripe Enough: On the flipside, if your bananas are too green, there’s a method to make them softer. You can bake them for 15-20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Once cooled, the insides should be nice and soft!
Flavors and Toppings: You can get creative with your flavor combinations in this recipe. Other berries like raspberries and blackberries are absolutely divine! Citrusy things like orange zest, lemon zest, or even lemon curd pair perfectly with the smooth, fruity flavor of blueberry. Adding a glaze or icing, drizzled homemade caramel, or chopped nuts can also enhance your banana bread’s flavor.
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing your batter can cause gluten to develop. This makes your bread become too dense when baked.
Measure Flour: This is one of the most common mistakes when making baked goods. If you add too much flour, your bread will become hard and dry.
Let Cool Completely: Be sure to let your loaf cool down completely before cutting. The banana mixture needs time to set! I like to wait at least 15 minutes before slicing up.

Storing Leftover Blueberry Banana Bread

If you have any leftovers of this bread, I’m proud. It never lasts long at my house! Here are some tips for keeping it fresh for as long as possible.

At Room Temperature: Keeping your bread in the fridge will dry it out, so storing it at room temperature is best! Make sure it is tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. It will stay good for 3-4 days.
In the Freezer: This bread freezes really well! When wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, it will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw bread overnight in the fridge before serving. You can pop a slice in the microwave for 30 seconds for that freshly-baked effect.

Closeup of blueberry banana bread slices.

A Reader’s Review

“I just finished eating TWO pieces. It turned out AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for this delicious recipe. I did everything the same except added teaspoon of vanilla and cinnamon. Made it in one bread loaf. Cooked about twenty minutes more. Also added additional blackberries. I will forever use this recipe. Yum.”

Lisa

Blueberry Banana Bread

This moist and delicious Blueberry Banana Bread has the perfect combination of bananas and fresh blueberries that is super simple to make!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry banana bread

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings slices

Calories 153kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1/2 cup softened (1 stick butter)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs beaten
3 ripe bananas mashed
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries tossed in 1 Tablespoon of flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Spray two 9×5 loaf pans with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer with paddle attachment cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
In a small bowl, beat eggs using a fork. Add eggs to the sugar mixture and beat until combined. Add mashed bananas and mix until combined.
Sift all dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add sifted dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until flour is just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX! Fold in floured covered blueberries.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pans and bake at 375F for 15 minutes. REDUCE heat to 350F and bake for an additional 30 minutes until edges are slightly brown or until come out clean. Let cool completely before removing from loaf pans.

Notes

Updated on September 22, 2021

Originally Posted on April 15, 2016

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