RoughCollie Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I made homemade pizzas tonight. The kids said the sauce tasted like spaghetti sauce -- they didn't like it very much, although they did eat the pizzas. I put in a large (28 oz.?) can of tomato sauce, 6 oz. tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, and 1/3 c olive oil. Mixed it, let it sit for the flavors to blend. This was a recipe that got tons of 5-star reviews at allrecipes.com. How did I mess this up? Ideally, I'd like it to taste like the sauce in Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee's Cheese Pizza kit, because I could drink that stuff I like it so much. Aside from Chef Boy, though, what should I do differently next time -- which will probably be tomorrow since I have a crew of pizza lovers here. Thanks, RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I don't know what the Chef Boyardee tastes like, so this may not be helpful. We like our pizza sauce a bit spicy. Just a tiny bit of zesty zing... Here's the recipe I use: 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 1/4 t. crushed red pepper 1/2 t. onion powder 1/2 t. black pepper 1/2 t. salt 1 t. dried italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic or 1/2 t. garlic powder 1 t. brown sugar. Stir all of these together, without cooking. Top your pizza, and bake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I made homemade pizzas tonight. The kids said the sauce tasted like spaghetti sauce -- they didn't like it very much, although they did eat the pizzas. I put in a large (28 oz.?) can of tomato sauce, 6 oz. tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, and 1/3 c olive oil. Mixed it, let it sit for the flavors to blend. This was a recipe that got tons of 5-star reviews at allrecipes.com. How did I mess this up? Ideally, I'd like it to taste like the sauce in Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee's Cheese Pizza kit, because I could drink that stuff I like it so much. Aside from Chef Boy, though, what should I do differently next time -- which will probably be tomorrow since I have a crew of pizza lovers here. Thanks, RC Add sugar? Pizza sauce is usually thick and a little sweeter than spaghetti sauce, I think. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The best pizza sauce we have ever made is from allrecipes.com Exquisite pizza sauce Everyone who tastes it just loves it! So easy. Just mix and leave it on the counter until you make the pizzas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaReese Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The best pizza sauce we have ever made is from allrecipes.com Exquisite pizza sauce Everyone who tastes it just loves it! So easy. Just mix and leave it on the counter until you make the pizzas This sounds great. I will have to try it for our pizza night tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Here's a sauce that tastes similar to Papa John's http://thewelltrainedkitchen.wordpress.com/2006/10/26/jessica-at-trivium-academys-papa-johns-pizza/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomofSeven Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 They have the best pizza sauce in a huge can for less than $4. It's slightly chunky and flavorful. We love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk17 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 We keep the sauce real simple: Tomato sauce Garlic Olive oil Sweet basil. I partially cook the crust (85%) before adding sauce, cheese and condiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Here's a sauce that tastes similar to Papa John'shttp://thewelltrainedkitchen.wordpress.com/2006/10/26/jessica-at-trivium-academys-papa-johns-pizza/ This is the only recipe we use and my kids love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 If you find one that tastes like that, let me know please! I love that one too. I can get cans of it at Target! Now I don't have to buy to whole kit. Just an FYI in case you are interested in looking for the cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 We just use canned Hunt's 4 cheese sauce, it's super yummy and the only part of my pizzas that usually isn't from scratch! Plus I can make 6 pizzas from 1- $1.00 can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks. There is a Target about 1/2 hour away that carries that, according to the ConAgra website. I searched for a recipe for it last night for a long time, and didn't find one. Next I am going to check their ingredients. I wonder if the taste of their sauce is affected by the canning process. Maybe I should try using their ingredients and cooking the sauce before I add it to the pizza. If you find one that tastes like that, let me know please! I love that one too. I can get cans of it at Target! Now I don't have to buy to whole kit. Just an FYI in case you are interested in looking for the cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hmmmm, I've always used canned spaghetti sauce and never really noticed a difference. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thank you all for the recipes and suggestions, all of which I am going to try. I am working on finding a pizza recipe that the kids think tastes as good as restaurant, frozen and kit pizza. It's the one food everyone loves and it is expensive at my kids' rates of consumption -- hence my project. RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I loooooovvvvveeee Chef Boy-R-Dee pizza sauce as well and while this isn't exactly like that, we love it and everyone else who has tried it has said the same. (Also, don't be tempted to leave out the sugar or salt...I've tried both and bleh....) 2- 8 oz. cans tomato sauce (has to be sauce, not paste) 2 T. Italian seasoning 1/2 T. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 C. parmesan cheese 1/8 C. oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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