Go-To Homemade Pizza Sauce

No ratings yet

This Go-To Homemade Pizza Sauce is an easy no-cook recipe made with pantry staples, dried herbs, and tomato paste for rich, pizza shop-style flavor. Fast, flavorful, and reliably spreadable, it is a simple staple to keep on hand for homemade pizza night.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Pizza

Servings: ½ Cup Servings

Calories: 53kcal

Author: Spencer Klickman

Equipment

Medium Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

30 oz Tomato Sauce (Two 15 oz Cans)
6 oz Tomato Paste (One 6 oz Can)
1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 ½ Teaspoons Dried Basil
1 ½ Teaspoons Dried Thyme
1 ½ Teaspoons Dried Marjoram
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
¼-½ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (Plus more to taste)
½ Teaspoon Sugar (Plus more to taste)
1 ½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt (Plus more to taste)
¾ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, dried marjoram, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust the salt and sugar as needed.

Notes

This recipe yields 4 cups total, enough for about 8 14-inch pizzas. Simply halve the recipe if you want to make less, or see the freezing note below on how to handle leftovers!

Taste and adjust before using. Once the sauce is fully mixed, taste it and add a little more salt if it feels flat, or a pinch more sugar if it tastes too sharp.
Let it rest if you have time. This sauce can be used right away, but it tastes even better after sitting for 20 to 30 minutes, so the dried herbs and seasonings can hydrate and blend.
Store or freeze for later. Refrigerate leftover sauce in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, or freeze portions for future pizza nights.

Nutrition