The Best No-Cook Pizza Sauce You'll Ever Make at Home

Discover the joy of homemade Pizza Sauce with vibrant flavors and easy preparation, perfect for any dish.

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Prep Time 5

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings: 4 cups

Course: All Recipes

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

6 oz Tomato Paste Can substitute with high-quality crushed tomatoes.
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can swap with vegetable or canola oil.

For the Flavor

2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use garlic powder if fresh isn't available.
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Dried basil and oregano can be used instead.
1 tbsp Granulated Sugar Can be omitted or replaced with grated carrot puree.
1 tsp Kosher Salt Any natural salt works well.
1 tsp Black Pepper Fresh-ground pepper delivers the best flavor.

For Consistency

1/4 cup Water Adjust for thickness.

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk

Method

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the tomato paste, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, black pepper, water, and extra virgin olive oil until fully incorporated.
Use a whisk to blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
Cover the bowl and allow the sauce to rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
After resting, your pizza sauce is ready to be spread on your favorite pizza dough or used in other recipes.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Make it a day in advance for even richer flavor. Can freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.

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