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5-Minute Homemade Pizza Sauce

Pizza night just got easier with this quick, bold, and flavorful homemade pizza sauce! Ready in just 5 minutes with zero cooking, it uses simple pantry staples to create a smooth, versatile sauce perfect for pizzas, dipping, pasta, or even sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 23.3
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp granulated sugar optional, balances acidity

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Airtight jar or container

Method
 

  1. Combine Base. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato paste and tomato sauce until smooth.
  2. Add Seasonings. Stir in Italian seasoning, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and optional sugar. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Taste & Adjust. Sample the sauce and adjust seasoning. For heat, add red pepper flakes; for freshness, stir in chopped basil.
  4. Use or Store. Spread immediately on pizza crust. Warm gently for dipping. Store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Notes

💡 Tips for the Best Pizza Sauce
Don’t skip tomato paste: It gives body and richness.
Use quality ingredients: Better canned tomatoes = better flavor.
Balance salt: Cheese and toppings add salt, so keep sauce lightly seasoned.
Boost freshness: Stir in fresh basil, oregano, or thyme.
Customize: Try fennel seeds, smoked paprika, or red pepper flakes.
🍴 Other Uses
Dip: Breadsticks, mozzarella sticks, or chicken tenders.
Pasta: Toss with pasta or layer in casseroles.
Sandwich spread: Adds a punch to wraps or subs.
Soups: Stir into tomato soup or minestrone.
Eggs & veggies: Use in shakshuka, omelets, or baked veggies.
✅ Nutrition (per ¼ cup serving)
Calories: ~35 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: ~250 mg