Homemade Pizza Sauce in 3 Minutes! (2024)

Last updated: Feb 27, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

This easy, no-cook homemade pizza sauce is delicious! Toss all the pantry ingredients into the blender and that's it! This is the only pizza sauce we ever use.

BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

Homemade pizza sauce can seem complicated to make. it might seem that the stuff can take years for perfection. Even the greatest of Michelin star chefs have faced difficulties regarding the same. But not any more!

This no-fail, no-cook pizza sauce recipe is going to make you extremely popular. The flavors are so good that it can make anybody's mouth water instantly.

In fact, my mother in law gave us this recipe 12 years ago and it is still the only pizza sauce recipe we use.

Since Friday nights are pizza nights at our house, this sauce always makes an appearance when we make homemade pizza. It's perfect for our holiday pizzas and make-your-own pizza nights.

INGREDIENTS

When you want pizza, but don't want to go to the store for sauce, no worries. All the ingredients in this recipe are shelf-stable, pantry ingredients. So it's easy to keep all the ingredients on hand and then you can always have fresh pizza sauce.

• 14.5 oz can of diced or petite diced tomatoes (or the equivalent with fresh tomatoes)
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• sugar
• dried oregano
• garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• crushed red pepper, optional

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA SAUCE

Homemade pizza sauce recipes don't need to be complicated.

That's why this quick pizza sauce will become a favorite! All you need is 3 minutes.

To make pizza sauce from scratch, simply put all the ingredients into a blender. Mix until everything is well combined.

Adjust the seasonings and then you're ready to make homemade pizza!

CAN I FREEZE PIZZA SAUCE?

You bet you can!

This healthy pizza sauce freezes incredibly well.

I often make a double batch and freeze the extras into small bags so pizza nights can be quick and effortless.

Use this sauce recipe to spread on 2-3 large pizzas or individual pizzas, and then save the rest in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Budget-Friendly Basic Pizza Sauce

Making your own pizza sauce will also save you money. A jar from the store will cost you almost $2. This recipe costs less than $1 to make and you get 2x as much!

QUICK PIZZA CRUST IDEAS

We love making pizza dough (and freezing that, too!) but this sauce also works to create other types of quick pizza. Here's some easy pizza crust options if you don't have time or energy to make your own pizza dough.

• Already-made pizza crust found in refrigerated section of Trader Joe's or Winco (for only $1.50!)
• French bread sliced in half
• Homemade pizza crust
• Pitas like these
• Tortillas
• English muffins

NO-FAIL EASY HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE

You really can't mess this recipe up. It is so forgiveable.

After following the recipe, you can easily add more spices to your liking. You can also add more sugar if you want a sweeter sauce.

Want it thinner? Add a bit of water.

Want it thicker? Drain the juice from the tomato can and add back in what you want. Really, you can't mess this up! And that's why you are going to love this no-cook pizza sauce recipe.

OTHER HELPFUL PIZZA TIPS:

• Make-Your-Own-Pizza Bar Party

• 5 Tips for planning the perfect homemade pizza party

MORE PIZZA-MAKING ESSENTIALS (GREAT FOR GIFTS, TOO!)

RECIPE

I know you're going to love this homemade pizza sauce from scratch. Happy Pizza Night!

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