For a deeper, more complex flavor, consider caramelizing the onions before puréeing them. This will add a touch of sweetness and richness to the sauce. Adjust the amount of black pepper and sugar to your liking. Some prefer a spicier sauce, while others prefer a slightly sweeter one. If you don't have celery salt, you can substitute with a combination of regular salt and a pinch of celery seed. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for longer storage. Be sure to cool completely before storing. For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce after it has simmered for the second time.
Mel's Brown Pizza Sauce
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS19
Craving that unforgettable pizzeria flavor at home? This deeply savory brown pizza sauce, meticulously crafted and perfected, brings the taste of your favorite pie to your kitchen. With layers of caramelized vegetables and a rich blend of herbs and spices, it's a pizza night game-changer.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol3 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium1492 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01
Step
15 mins
In batches, combine approximately 1/4 of the onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic with 1/4 cup chicken broth in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, adding more chicken broth as needed to achieve a puréed consistency. Transfer each batch of the puréed vegetable mixture to a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
02
Step
45 mins
Stir the remaining chicken broth into the vegetable purée in the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has slightly reduced, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03
Step
45 mins
Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, sugar, celery salt, basil, onion powder, and seasoned salt into the simmering vegetable purée-broth mixture. Return to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors are fully developed.
04
Step
10 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and all-purpose flour until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the simmering sauce, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and thickened to your desired consistency.
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Tessie Franey
Jun 29, 2025I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. The depth of flavor is incredible.
Kelly Goyette
Jun 17, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! My family loves it, and it's so much better than store-bought sauce.
Elenor Schulist
May 24, 2025I was skeptical about the celery salt, but it really adds a unique flavor to the sauce.
Arnulfo Casper
May 18, 2025I added a little bit of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor, and it was amazing.
Leonard Crona
May 16, 2025The instructions were easy to follow, and the sauce turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Hettie Daniel
May 6, 2025Freezing this sauce is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. I always have some on hand.
Garland Runolfsson
Apr 30, 2025I found that letting the sauce simmer for an extra 30 minutes really deepened the flavors.