The Ultimate Quick & Easy No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce
Make superior pizza sauce in minutes using pantry staples. This no-cook recipe delivers thick texture and rich Italian flavor for your next pizza night.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook Blending
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (use high-quality like San Marzano if possible)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
Instructions
- Combine the tomato sauce and tomato paste in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced fresh garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using) to the bowl.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a standard blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth and thick.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or herbs as needed.
- Use immediately on your pizza crust for an easy homemade pizza sauce experience.
Notes
- For a thicker pizza sauce, use slightly less tomato sauce or let the finished sauce sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and a pantry staple recipe.
- If you prefer a white garlic pizza sauce, omit the tomatoes and use heavy cream, butter, and extra garlic instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0