Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
When creating the perfect pizza, the flavor foundation often begins with the sauce. For many home cooks, making pizza sauce yourself might seem daunting, but crafting a delicious, easy homemade pizza sauce is not only simple but immensely rewarding. Store-bought sauces can be convenient, but they often lack the freshness, depth, and personal touch that a homemade version can provide. So, whether you’re a pizza lover or someone looking to elevate pizza night at home, mastering a homemade sauce can transform your pizza creations from ordinary to extraordinary. This is where our easy homemade pizza sauce comes into play.
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5-minute Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Creating this pizza sauce is simple and quick and allows you to customize it to suit your family’s taste. In three easy steps, you’ll make homemade pizza sauce using just one 15-ounce can of tomato sauce and one 6-ounce can of tomato paste, along with your favorite pizza seasoning blend. Once combined, you have a batch of rich, aromatic sauce, enough for two pizzas that burst with flavor. Imagine the joy of spreading your crafted sauce foundation over those warm crusts topped with your favorite ingredients, knowing that every bite is infused with love and care.
Make a Large Batch, Preserve & Process for Later
Use the serving slider (in the recipe card below) to increase the ingredient amounts and make a large batch. To preserve the sauce, process the finished pizza sauce in home canning jars for 35 minutes using the water-bath canning method.
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In this recipe, you’ll create an easy homemade pizza sauce that perfectly complements your favorite dough and toppings. Prepare to impress your friends and family with a homemade pizza experience that rivals your favorite pizzeria!
So, whether you’re planning a casual pizza and a movie night or tackling pizza sauce production on a larger scale to save time next time, our easy pizza sauce recipe will become the secret star of your pizza creations, bringing joy and flavor to every bite!
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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
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EQUIPMENT
- 1 Medium Bowl
- Utensils (Whisk, Measuring Cups and Spoons, Rubber Spatula or Large Spoon)
INGREDIENTS
- 15 ounce can Tomato Sauce
- 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning [1]
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt or adjust to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the tomato sauce and paste in a medium-sized bowl until combined.15 ounce can Tomato Sauce, 6 ounce can Tomato Paste
- Whisk in the pizza seasoning and kosher salt, mixing well. Taste and add additional herbs and seasonings if desired.1 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning [1], 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Spread the mixture evenly over your pizza dough, cooking and adding toppings according to the dough instructions.
YOUR OWN NOTES
KITCHEN NOTES
Tips for Success
- Taste the sauce and add any additional seasonings before putting it on your pizza.
- If you don't have tomato sauce, use a jar of canned tomatoes (diced or whole) and a can of tomato paste. Blend the tomatoes and the paste in a food processor or blender.
- If you don't have any prepared pizza seasoning, use fresh herbs or a few dried ones if you have them!
- Chop two fresh basil leaves and mince one garlic clove, then add them with a pinch or two of fresh or dried oregano (to taste) to ½ cups of sauce before using it on top of your pizza.
- Do you only have dried herbs? Add up to ½ teaspoons (or to taste) of dried oregano, basil, garlic, and onion powders.
- Add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper if you like spicy sauce.
- Do you prefer a sauce with a bit of sweetness? Add a teaspoon of sugar to enhance the taste and help balance the tomatoes' acidity.
- This delicious sauce can also be a dipping sauce for pizza, pizza rolls, or breadsticks. Of course, you could also use it to make calzones or stromboli.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container, such as a glass jar, in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks. Alternatively, you can freeze the sauce in ice cube trays, a zipper bag, or another freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw frozen sauce in the refrigerator overnight or place the sealed container in a bowl of hot water until thawed.Make a Large Batch & Process for Later:
Use the serving slider (above) to make a large batch. To preserve the sauce, process the finished pizza sauce in home canning jars for 35 minutes using the water-bath canning method.Nutrition
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