5 Minutes Homemade Easy Pizza Sauce Highlights
Pizza is one comfort food that always hits the spot, and as I’ve said before, we make pizza almost every weekend at home. Today, I am sharing the best pizza sauce recipe I have tried! My kids literally jump for joy when I declare that it’s “pizza night”, especially because they have so much fun helping me make the dough and the pizza sauce. It’s our DIY weekend project. And let me tell you, my friends, this NO COOK Easy Pizza Sauce recipe has made my life much easier and helped me save money. Double win! You’ll never believe how easy making a from-scratch fresh tomato pizza sauce is. With just a handful of ingredients and a stir, you’ll have a flavorful and delicious homemade pizza sauce on hand. This pizza sauce is freezer-friendly and perfect to make ahead, so you can even make a large quantity of sauce and freeze small portion sizes for easy future use. So declare “pizza night” and try this game-changer homemade pizza sauce recipe.
Variations
Heat. If you like the heat, you can add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to your taste. Consistency. If you like it on the thicker side, try adding about 2 to 4 Tablespoons of tomato paste. I’d add 1 Tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is met. The tomato paste will add a bolder flavor, but it tastes just as delicious! Fresh herbs. Use fresh basil, oregano, and minced garlic and onion for a bolder flavor.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store: Refrigerate unused sauce for up to a week.
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
Tomato sauce: Make sure your tomato sauce has no added salt, herbs, or spices. Herbs: Dried oregano and basil. These herbs pack a punch of flavor. You can also add other herbs, such as thyme and rosemary if you want. Seasonings: Garlic powder and onion powder. Salt and black pepper: I prefer kosher salt (or sea salt). If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half. Sugar: I think a little pinch of sugar enhances the flavor of the tomatoes, but I feel left out for a sugar-free version.
Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial
Only One Step…Mix All the Ingredients!
This pizza sauce is ready to be used as soon as it’s mixed — no cooking needed! It literally takes minutes to mix up in a medium bowl. If you only have canned whole tomatoes, you can toss them in your blender or food processor to turn them into a sauce! My favorites are San Marzano tomatoes. This batch makes enough to cover four 12-inch pizzas, depending on how much sauce you add to each pizza. You can use this sauce on pizza, in calzones, or as a dipping sauce for stromboli or mozzarella sticks. Freeze: You can freeze any extra pizza sauce for up to 3 months.
My Favorite Pizza Dough
My Homemade Pizza Dough recipe is easy to make, has simple ingredients, and tastes great. Perfect for a crispy and chewy crust.
Recipe Card 📖
You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking. Originally posted in April 2017, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in August 2022.
