Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe in Just 5 Minutes
This Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe requires no cooking and is made quickly with pantry staples for a vibrant flavor.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
For the Sauce Base
- 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for the best taste.
- 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes San Marzano tomatoes are recommended for authentic flavor.
- 6 oz Tomato Paste Can substitute with concentrated tomato purée if necessary.
- 3 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Substitute with high-quality vegetable oil if needed.
For Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Can be replaced with fresh herbs if preferred.
- 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste based on dietary needs.
- 0.5 tsp Cane Sugar Can be omitted or replaced with honey.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper Add to taste.
Instructions
How to Make Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
- Prep Garlic: Place garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Combine Ingredients: Add whole peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, Italian seasoning, sea salt, cane sugar, and black pepper to the food processor. Blend together.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spread on Pizza Dough: Generously spread the sauce on stretched pizza dough, ready for toppings.
Notes
Store any leftover homemade pizza sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage—perfect for future pizza nights.