Pizza Sauce Recipe

This easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe is made in 5 minutes with 8 ingredients. This no-cook sauce is truly the best pizza sauce recipe ever – developed from my experience working in a Chicago pizzeria!

We love making pizza at home because its easy (my kids have been making it every week since they were 5), fun and less expensive than delivery.

This is our go-to easy homemade pizza sauce recipe. It takes five minutes to make and results in the best pizza youve ever had.

Im from Chicago (born and raised), so weve enjoyed some of the best pizza in the world. I remember, one evening after dining at a famous pizza restaurant my husband was less than impressed. I thought my pizza-loving-husband had gone crazy!

His problem was with the sauce. “There was only a thin layer and it tasted just like tomatoes” was his personal opinion. He likes his pizza saucy, bold and flavorful and that particular pie just didnt cut it. Moral of the story: theres no weak sauce allowed in our household. And this Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe ensures that!

pizza sauce recipe

Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

pizza sauce recipe

This easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe is made in 5 minutes with 8 ingredients. This no-cook sauce is truly the best pizza sauce recipe ever – developed from my experience working in a Chicago pizzeria!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 2 TBS

Nutrition Facts: calories 23.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 2 TBS

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dried oregano (to taste)
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar*

Instruction:

  1. Mix tomato paste and sauce together in a medium size bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients – oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper and sugar – and stir until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  4. Spread onto your favorite pizza dough recipe.

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FAQ

How to make a pizza sauce at home?

Mix together water, tomato paste, and olive oil in a large bowl or jar. Add garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix well. Let sauce stand for several hours to let flavors blend. No cooking is necessary; just spread on dough.

What makes pizza sauce taste like pizza sauce?

Pizza sauce tends to be somewhat simpler in terms of ingredients. While both feature tomatoes in one form or another, a pizza sauce’s add-ins are often limited to things like garlic, oregano, basil, and olive oil. Those ingredients then blend together into the sauce that makes your pizza what it is.

Is it worth making your own pizza sauce?

Instead of using the bland sauce, you should consider making your own pizza sauce. Making your own sauce lets you control the amount of sugar, salt, and fiber you put in it. Plus, you can add your favorite herbs and spices to customize your sauce. If you like a little heat, you can add some red pepper flakes.

What is pizza sauce made of?

Pizza sauce is typically made with plain tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes and tomato paste, causing it to be a thicker consistency than pasta sauce. The thicker sauce prevents the dough from getting too soggy while the pizza cooks.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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