Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizza night with this simple and flavorful *Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce*! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a fragrant blend of dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. A touch of olive oil, sugar, and optional red pepper flakes adds depth and balance, creating the perfect base for any pizza. Whether you're topping classic Margherita or getting creative with your favorite ingredients, this versatile sauce is a game-changer. It’s quick, fresh, and can be prepared ahead for effortless pizza-making. Ideal for busy weeknights or family pizza parties, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 2

Add olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the spices and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.

Step 4

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, sugar, or spices depending on your preference.

Step 5

Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Use immediately as a pizza base, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	498.1 grams (498.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	417

Total Fat 29.20g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1734mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 38.50g	14%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 26.00g
Protein 7.30g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1798mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 34.5%