This simple and easy homemade pizza sauce using tomato paste and tomato sauce is so flavorful. And it uses just a few pantry staples you probably already have on hand. You are going to wonder why you never made your own sauce before!
Most of us have dabbled with making our own pizza crust. I know I have tried numerous recipes over the years. But most of us have not tried to make our own pizza sauce. When I found out how easy it was to make, I tried a few recipes. Doctored them up a bit, changed stuff around. And pretty soon I knew I would never go back to store-bought pizza sauce ever again. This easy homemade pizza sauce recipe is super fast to whip up too. After you make it, you and your family will be convinced it is the best pizza sauce recipe.
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Some Recommended and Needed Equipment
A medium size bowl. I love using batter bowls like these. Makes it so much easier to pour the leftovers into a jar or baggie.
Spatula or large spoon so stir. I use these silicone spatulas. They make it easy to scrape the sides of the bowls so all your ingredients are mixed properly. And, they are so easy to clean.
Notes and Tips before we begin
- Taste your sauce and add any additional seasonings before putting in on your pizza.
- Use fresh herbs if you have them! Fresh basil could be mixed in the sauce or placed on top of your pizza.
- If you like spicy, add some red pepper flakes.
- If you like your sauce with a sweetness, you can add up to a teaspoon sugar.
- Like onions? Add some onion powder.
- This delicious sauce could also be used as a dipping sauce for your pizza, pizza rolls or breadsticks. Of course you could use it to make calzones or stromboli also.
- If you don’t have tomato sauce, a jar of canned tomatoes (diced or whole tomatoes) can be used along with the tomato paste. Just use a food processor or blender to blend the tomatoes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container such as a glass jar for 1 to 2 weeks. Or you can freeze into ice cube trays, a ziplock bag or other freezer-safe container for 6 months. Thaw frozen sauce in the refrigerator overnight or place container in a bowl of hot water.
The ingredients for homemade pizza sauce
- tomato sauce
- tomato paste
- salt
- oregano
- italian seasoning
- garlic powder
Easy and basic steps to make delicious homemade pizza sauce
Open your tomato sauce and tomato paste and pour into a medium sized bowl. Mix until combined.
Add salt, oregano, italian seasoning, and garlic powder and mix well. Taste, and add additional herbs and seasonings if desired.
Spread over pizza dough, add toppings and cook your pizza according to the dough instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Homemade Pizza Sauce
Can I just use spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce on pizza?
- You could, but you really don’t want to. Pizza sauce is a thicker consistency than pasta sauce and your pizza crust would end up soggy.
Do I have to heat up or cook the pizza sauce before using it?
- No. The tomato paste and tomato sauce is already cooked. Then the sauce is heated up when you cook your pizza!
Can I freeze this homemade version?
- Yes, make a large batch and freeze for later! This quick sauce will thaw overnight in the fridge or in a bowl of hot water.
Can you use fresh tomatoes?
- Yes! Just blanch to remove the skins, then use a food mill to remove seeds. Pulse in a food processor and add your tomato paste. Plum tomatoes, such as Roma Tomatoes are a good choice, but your favorite tomatoes will work. Depending on how watery your tomatoes are, you may need more tomato paste to get a thick sauce.
Like to serve your pizza with a side of salad? You could, of course, serve a regular garden or caesar salad. Or take it up a notch with these flavorful salads!
Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
Savory Bacon Fennel Cabbage Slaw
Simple Spinach Salad with Fruit and Nuts
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Did you make this homemade pizza sauce? What did you think? Comments and suggestions are always welcome!
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce using Tomato Paste and Tomato Sauce
Easy and so flavorful! Homemade pizza sauce is so easy to make and so much better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Open your tomato sauce and tomato paste and pour into a medium sized bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add salt, oregano, italian seasoning, and garlic powder and mix well. Taste, and add additional herbs and seasonings if desired.
- Spread over pizza dough, add toppings and cook your pizza according to the dough instructions.
Notes
- Taste your sauce and add any additional seasonings before putting in on your pizza.
- Use fresh herbs if you have them! Fresh basil could be mixed in the sauce or placed on top of your pizza.
- If you like spicy, add some red pepper flakes.
- If you like your sauce with a sweetness, you can add up to a teaspoon sugar.
- Like onions? Add some onion powder.
- This delicious sauce could also be used as a dipping sauce for your pizza, pizza rolls or breadsticks. Of course you could use it to make calzones or stromboli also.
- If you don't have tomato sauce, a jar of canned tomatoes (diced or whole tomatoes) can be used along with the tomato paste. Just use a food processor or blender to blend the tomatoes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container such as a glass jar for 1 to 2 weeks. Or you can freeze into ice cube trays, a ziplock bag or other freezer-safe container for 6 months. Thaw frozen sauce in the refrigerator overnight or place container in a bowl of hot water.
I love how this recipe uses ingredients that I already have in my pantry. No need to run the grocery store! Can’g wait to try it on my sourdough pizzas, yum!
Yummy! This sounds so good and so simple. I am definitely going to try this.
This is such a handy recipe to have! We love our Friday pizza night!
Perfect timing! My daughter and I started learning sourdough together this year and we have been loving making our own pizza dough. Now we can try this too!
This looks so easy to make & delicious. I am saving this so I can try this!