Pizza Sauce Recipe

An overhead shot of a large wide mouth jar of homemade pizza sauce.

5 from 1 vote

There's nothing like homemade pizza sauce! This easy recipe comes together in minutes and is loaded with herbs and rich tomato flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: pizza, sauce, topping

Servings: servings or 2 cups of sauce

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces low sodium tomato paste (or no salt)
⅙ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano leaves
15 ounces low sodium tomato sauce (or no salt)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt if using no salt tomato products
table salt and black pepper to taste (omit table salt if using salted tomato products)

Instructions

Pour the olive oil into a deep, medium saucepan with a lid. Warm over medium heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute or two taking care not to brown or burn the garlic. Add the Italian seasoning, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
Add the tomato paste and stir for a minute or two or until the mixture starts to darken in color. Pour in the tomato sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir until blended. Bring the sauce to a boil (it will be very thick). Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use immediately or refrigerate sauce stored in a glass jar until needed. Thin with a little water if needed for desired consistency.

Notes

Pizza sauce can be frozen well sealed in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Sodium information was calculated using salted tomato sauce and salted tomato paste products.
Recipe makes 2 cups of sauce or enough for 2 large pizzas.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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