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🍕 The Amish & Pizza
The Amish are generally prolific pizza eaters. I remember treating the previous Amish cook and her family to pizza on a number of occasions. I think we all piled into a Cici's pizza once on our way to Florida. That was somewhere in Georgia, I think, and was a fond memory. And I can still remember - back when cell phones were a novelty - ordering a pizza from Elizabeth Coblentz's(the original Amish Cook) house in rural Indiana. The pizza delivery driver was quite shocked, I think, when he pulled up to an Amish home to make his delivery.
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- 🍕 The Amish & Pizza
- 📋 How to make pizza sauce out of ketchup?
- 🍅 Ketchup Pizza Sauce Ingredients
- 🥄 Ketchup Pizza Sauce Instructions
- Can you really make pizza sauce with ketchup?
- Does ketchup pizza sauce taste good?
- What can I substitute if I don't have all the ingredients?
- How long does homemade ketchup pizza sauce last?
- Can I make this pizza sauce ahead of time?
- Is this recipe better than store-bought pizza sauce?
- Why does my ketchup pizza sauce taste too sweet?
- Can I use this sauce for other recipes besides pizza?
- What's the best way to spread this sauce on pizza dough?
- Can I double this recipe?
- 🍕 More Amish Pizza Recipes
- 📋 Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe made with Ketchup
📋 How to make pizza sauce out of ketchup?
In making homemade pizza pockets the other day, I ran into a problem: no pizza sauce. In retrospect, I wish I had just used spaghetti or marinara sauce, I mean after all both are tomato sauce based. I think that probably would have worked out just fine. Probably a case of a little information being dangerous, I did some reading online and some high-brow cooking sites were saying you simply can't interchange spaghetti and pizza sauce. So I did some research online and actually found a pizza sauce made from ketchup. Now that'd make the high-brow people squirm. I figured, why not? We had plenty of ketchup.
I did not add garlic powder or onion powder and, in retrospect, that was a mistake. I think it would have masked some of the ketchup-y taste. I thought the sauce tasted fine, but when Aster, my 6-year-old tried, it she complained that it tasted "pickle-y", which was actually very astute of her, she was tasting the pickling spices found in ketchup. I just didn't think she would like it if garlic powder were in it, maybe I was doomed either way. Maybe some dried oregano or basil would have been more neutral.
By the way, I really liked the "mock pizza sauce", I mean, I'd make it again. But when it comes to stuff like that, I am not picky, if you are some pizza sauce snob you probably would take a pass on this, but it was absolutely fine, even tasty, in a pinch.
This easy homemade pizza sauce recipe won't win any awards but when you have no tomato paste in the cabinet you can always reach for the ketchup. We slathered it on our pizza dough tossed it in the oven and topped these mini pizzas with pepperoni, mushrooms, mozzarella & topped with olive oil.
You can save this sauce in the freezer if need be, but it was so easy and painless if you're going to do it, I'd go with fresh!
🍅 Ketchup Pizza Sauce Ingredients
- 1 - ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp flour
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 /4 cup brown sugar
🥄 Ketchup Pizza Sauce Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into small saucepan.
- Whisk until smooth and no lumps of flour remain.
- Heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened. Make about 2 cups.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Pizza Sauce
Can you really make pizza sauce with ketchup?
Yes! This emergency pizza sauce recipe transforms regular ketchup into a delicious pizza sauce in just 5 minutes. When you add garlic powder, onion powder, and the other ingredients, it tastes surprisingly similar to traditional pizza sauce.
Does ketchup pizza sauce taste good?
Absolutely! While it has a slightly different flavor profile than traditional pizza sauce, most people (including kids) actually love it. The key is adding the garlic and onion powder to mask the "ketchup-y" taste. My 6-year-old could detect the pickle spices in ketchup, but with the seasonings, it's much more pizza-sauce-like.
What can I substitute if I don't have all the ingredients?
- No flour? Skip it, but the sauce will be thinner
- No mustard? Use 1 teaspoon vinegar instead
- No brown sugar? Use all white sugar (add 1 extra tbsp)
- No Worcestershire? Add a pinch of soy sauce or skip it
How long does homemade ketchup pizza sauce last?
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in a covered container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Since it's so quick to make, I usually just make it fresh each time.
Can I make this pizza sauce ahead of time?
Yes! You can make this emergency pizza sauce up to a week in advance. Store it in the fridge and reheat gently before using, or use it cold - it works either way.
Is this recipe better than store-bought pizza sauce?
For an emergency substitute, it's surprisingly good! While it won't replace your favorite gourmet pizza sauce, it's definitely better than skipping pizza night entirely. Plus, you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.
Why does my ketchup pizza sauce taste too sweet?
Ketchup is naturally sweet, so start with less sugar if you prefer less sweetness. You can always add more. Also, make sure you're including the mustard and Worcestershire sauce - they help balance the sweetness.
Can I use this sauce for other recipes besides pizza?
Definitely! This sauce works great for:
- Pizza pockets (what I originally made it for)
- Breadsticks for dipping
- Mini bagel pizzas
- English muffin pizzas
- As a pasta sauce substitute in a pinch
What's the best way to spread this sauce on pizza dough?
Let the sauce cool for 2-3 minutes after cooking so it's not too hot. Use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly, leaving about ½ inch border around the edges. The sauce will be slightly thicker than traditional pizza sauce.
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely! Double all ingredients and cook a bit longer (maybe 1-2 extra minutes) until it reaches the right consistency. This recipe makes about 2 cups, so doubling gives you enough for multiple pizzas or to freeze some for later emergencies.
🍕 More Amish Pizza Recipes
📋 Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe made with Ketchup
Ketchup Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 - ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ¼ cup water
- 3 teaspoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 /4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into small saucepan.
- Whisk until smooth and no lumps of flour remain.
- Heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened. Make about 2 cups.
Dianna Cronkhite
I would try making your pizza sauce , and leaving out he flour. I would just put the rest of ingreds on a cheesecloth and let the ingreds drain till dry. If you make it this way let us know as I think it will work and be just like pizza sauce.