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Homemade Pizza Sauce - 5 minutes

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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce in just 5 Mins (video recipe)

A pizza sauce is similar to a tomato sauce, but thicker and more concentrated in flavors. So, you can get more out of the little that you use. You can make a homemade pizza sauce in 5 minutes with just 10 ingredients, of which most are pantry staples.

How to make pizza with a homemade sauce in just 5 minutes
Sauce for Pizza in Just 5 Minutes

Ever since I posted my Margherita pizza, I've been asked about the pizza sauce I used. Luckily, I was planning to share the recipe with you anyways.

I am not a big fan of canned stuff, as you may have seen from most of my posts. I love fresh tomatoes and I even make this popular tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes. Of course, there are moments when time is limited and you need a quick fix. Times when your kids come home with friends and say 'mama make pizza.'

About this homemade pizza sauce

The sauce does use canned tomatoes and tomato paste for a concentrated flavor. The rest of the ingredients are pantry staples and almost everything can be omitted or substituted. So, it's a very versatile sauce.

While you can use the sauce without cooking, I highly recommend those three minutes on the stovetop. It helps reduce all that excess moisture. You want a nice thick pizza sauce, don't you?

How to make pizza with a homemade sauce in just 5 minutes
Sauce for Pizza in Just 5 Minutes

Useful tips and tools

  • You will need a clean chopping board and utility knife to cut the veggies
  • I like to use my Dutch-oven but you can use a deep heavy-bottom saute pan to cook the sauce. Tomato sauce splatters as it cooks so a deeper pot helps keep it less messy.
  • You will need a blender or food processor to blend everything to a smooth paste.
  • I like to store my pizza sauce in a mason jar until I am ready to use it. And yet, you can also freeze it for up to a month in freezer-safe silicone storage bags.
Add tomato sauce to the pizza baseHomemade Pizza Dough Progress Pictures17
Bake the pizza crust until the edges are goldenHomemade Pizza Dough Progress Pictures19
Add the toppings and cheese for the pizzaHomemade Pizza Dough Progress Pictures18
How to make the perfect Margherita with homemade pizza doughPizza Margherita13

Ingredients and substitutes (save/pin)

  • Tomatoes - We need to use canned for this recipe because the fresh tomatoes will have too much moisture and need more cooking time. If fresh tomatoes are all you have, then you need to use my tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes.
  • Tomato paste - Adds a nice color and thickness to the sauce.
  • Italian seasoning - I like having this on hand. It is a nice mix of dried herbs like oregano, parsley, thyme, etc.
  • Onion - I love the flavor of Spanish onions in my tomato sauce.
  • Garlic - I'm using fresh, but you can also use 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  • Basil - I love the flavor of fresh basil, but you can also use 1/2 tsp of dried basil.
How to make pizza with a homemade sauce in just 5 minutes
Sauce for Pizza in Just 5 Minutes

Homemade pizza sauce in 5 mins

  • Add all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour into a saucepan and cook on high for 2 minutes.
  • You want the excess moisture to evaporate (see video).
  • Let cool then use it on your favorite pizza.
Place all sauce for pizza in the blenderHomemade Pizza Sauce in 5 mins progress pictures1
Cook the sauce for pizza until thickHomemade Pizza Sauce in 5 mins progress pictures3
Cook the sauce for 3 minutes so its thickerHomemade Pizza Sauce in 5 mins progress pictures2
Store the pizza sauce until ready to use.Homemade Pizza Sauce in 5 mins progress pictures4

Frequently asked questions

How long will this pizza sauce keep?

This pizza sauce will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Can I use spaghetti sauce for pizza?

Spaghetti sauce has too much moisture, which makes the pizza very soggy. This thick pizza sauce will not make the pizza soggy.

Can I use fresh tomatoes for this pizza sauce?

No, fresh tomatoes have too much moisture in them that needs to be evaporated before you can use it for this pizza sauce. If you have only fresh tomatoes on hand, I highly recommend using my tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes. You can also use it as a pizza sauce.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely. This batch is good for 2 x 12-inch pizzas. You can see me use it in my homemade pizza dough recipe or Margherita pizza recipe. You can multiply this recipe twice or three times. Works perfectly every single time.

How thick does sauce for pizza need to be?

Yes, pizza sauce needs to be thick, but not so thick that it coats like a paste. You want some moisture in there or your pizza crust will taste dry. See video below for right consistency.

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How to make pizza with a homemade sauce in just 5 minutes
Sauce for Pizza in Just 5 Minutes
How to make pizza with a homemade sauce in just 5 minutes

Homemade Pizza Sauce in 5 minutes

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 4 mins
Calories: 74kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 2 pizzas

Description

A pizza sauce is similar to a tomato sauce, but thicker and more concentrated in flavors. So, you can get more out of the little that you use. You can make a homemade pizza sauce in 5 minutes with just 10 ingredients, of which most are pantry staples.
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 2 pizzas

Ingredients

  • 1 small Garlic sliced
  • 1/4 small Onion sliced
  • 1 can Tomatoes crushed
  • 1 sprig Basil fresh
  • 4 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour into a saucepan and cook on high for 2 minutes.
  • You want the excess moisture to evaporate (see video).
  • Let cool then use it on your favorite pizza.

Equipment

Blender
Food Processor
Saute Pan 3Q
Nutrition Information
Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 671mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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  1. Marilyn

    I have made this pizza sauce twice now. Very easy and very good.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you so much, Marilyn.

      Reply

  2. Andrea Metlika

    I really like how easy this is. I can't wait to make my own persoal pizzas.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Andrea

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    • Susan Kelley

      The flavor is perfect. My family loved this!

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Thank you so much Susan.

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  3. Jen

    The brown sugar surprised me, I am a convert!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, jen

      Reply

  4. Kathryn

    I love how simple and approachable this recipe is. I've been meaning to make homemade pizza, so this gives me the extra motivation I need!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you, Kathryn

      Reply

  5. Cindy

    Over the last few weeks, we have spent a lot of time in the kitchen as a family. The kids have had fun helping select new recipes to try, helping to make the recipes and of course eating them! We selected this recipe today! This sauce is so easy to make and delicious. Anything that leds to pizza is a good thing!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you so much, Cindy, for the lovely comments and feedback. Happy to hear your family enjoyed this recipe

      Reply

  6. Patty at Spoonabilities

    This looks like a great sauce! Definitely sooo much better than store-bought!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you, Patty.

      Reply