Upgrade your homemade pizza with this easy pizza sauce recipe. Made with 8 simple ingredients, it’s quick and tasty – no cooking required!
Making pizza sauce from scratch is easier than it seems. You don’t need fancy ingredients or a lot of time. My easy pizza sauce recipe requires 8 pantry staples and is ready in 5 minutes – no cooking required!
I may be biased, but I think that This homemade pizza sauce is better than store-bought. It is thick and flavorful, seasoned with fresh garlic and dried herbs.
Plus, it’s super budget-friendly. This easy pizza sauce recipe makes a huge batch, enough for 5-6 pizzas. Make it for your next pizza night and store the leftovers in the freezer. You’ll love having them on hand for when you’re craving homemade pizza. I love it!
Ingredients for pizza sauce recipe
My easy homemade pizza sauce recipe requires 8 basic ingredients, most (or all) of which you probably have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Canned whole peeled tomatoes – I’ve tried making homemade pizza sauce using canned tomato sauce and canned crushed tomatoes. But I’ve found that the sauce has the best texture and flavor when I start with whole, peeled tomatoes and blend them myself. Since this recipe is so simple, I recommend looking for good quality canned tomatoes. If you can find them, choose San Marzano tomatoes, which are especially sweet.
- Tomato paste – Adds a spicy tomato flavor and thickens the sauce.
- Extra virgin olive oil – For wealth.
- Fresh garlic and dried Italian seasoning. – For a rich, savory flavor, use your favorite store-bought Italian seasoning or make homemade Italian seasoning with dried oregano, dried basil, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme.
- Cane sugar – Its sweetness balances the acidity of the tomato paste.
- And salt and pepper – So that all the flavors stand out!
Optional, but delicious: If you want your pizza sauce to have a spicy kick, feel free to add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to make pizza sauce
This pizza sauce recipe is quick and easy to make. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, all you have to do is place them in a food processor and blend until smooth. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use an immersion blender or a regular blender for this step.
This is a no-cook pizza sauce recipe. Unlike my homemade marinara sauce or fresh tomato sauce, I don’t simmer this sauce on the stove. After mixing it together, it’s thick enough to spread directly on pizza dough!
Simply season to taste before use.
How to store pizza sauce
This recipe makes a fairly large batch: about 4 cups of sauce, enough for 5 or 6 large pizzas.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container. In the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
It also freezes well. Store in an airtight container or jar and refrigerate. in the freezer for up to 3 months. Transfer the frozen sauce to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
- Advice: Freeze the sauce in 2/3 cup portions so you can thaw enough for one pizza at a time.
Homemade pizza recipes to try
Use this pizza sauce recipe on any homemade pizza! Spread on homemade pizza dough and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. Bake in a 500°F oven until the pizza crust is golden brown, usually 10 to 15 minutes.
Or try it on my favorite veggie pizza!
Pizza sauce
My best pizza sauce recipe! This easy homemade pizza sauce is made in 5 minutes with 8 basic ingredients. Olive oil, garlic, and dried herbs give it a rich, savory flavor. The recipe makes 4 cups of sauce, enough for about 5 to 6 pizzas.
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In a food processor, place the garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
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Add the whole tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar and some ground pepper. Process until smooth and season to taste.
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Spread pizza sauce directly onto rolled out dough (no need to cook it separately first). Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
