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Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce

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In just 5 minutes and with minimal ingredients you can make this Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce! A rich tomato sauce that’s delicious on homemade pizza and in Calzones!

Pizza sauce in a jar.
Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce

Every great pizza has to start with a great sauce. When I have time, I always make Homemade Marinara Sauce. But that takes time, and we don’t always have time on our side. So when you want a quick homemade sauce, this Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce is for you! Use the sauce with my homemade Pizza Dough to make pizza or even Pizza Pocket Bites. And you can even make your personal favourites!

Homemade pizza sauce in a jar with dough.
5 Minute Pizza Sauce

What’s This Pizza Sauce Like

  • Difficulty – This is the easiest sauce ever. There is no cooking or any equipment needed at all. Just a bowl and a spoon and it comes together in 5 minutes!
  • Taste – I love this sauce. When I don’t have time for Homemade Marinara Sauce, this one is a close second. It’s tangy, thick and rich and just delicious!
  • Serving – This recipe easily makes enough for four large pizzas.
Pizza sauce on a spoon.
Homemade Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

  • Tomato Sauce – I used a good quality tomato sauce.
  • Tomato Paste – Tomato paste is very dense, rich and thick. It adds to the overall richness of the pizza sauce.
  • Olive oil – I used extra virgin olive oil.
  • Oregano – Dried oregano adds a nice flavour.
  • Basil – Dried basil adds a little sweetness to the sauce.
  • Garlic powder – Gives the sauce a little touch of garlic flavour.
  • Salt – Enhances the overall flavour of the tomato sauce.

REMEMBER, The full recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Ingredients to make pizza sauce.
Ingredients to make pizza sauce

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients – In a medium sized bowl combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Serve or store – Use the pizza sauce straight away or store in a jar in the fridge up to a week.

Recipe Tips

  • Use a tomato sauce that you like. Since store bought tomato sauce is the main base for this sauce, make sure to buy a great one.
  • If using fresh herbs – If you decide to use fresh herbs for this recipe, make sure to finely chop them as they will incorporate into the sauce better.
Pizza Sauce

Substitutions

  • Tomato Sauce – I used a great quality tomato sauce for this recipe. Alternatively, you can use crushed can tomatoes. You will have to put them in a blender and pulse for a few seconds and then strain the tomatoes. The end result will be a little thinner.
  • Herbs – I used dried oregano and dried basil. You can use Italian seasoning if you like. You can also add fresh basil or even fresh parsley.
  • Garlic powder – I like the taste and ease of garlic powder for this recipe. You can absolutely add fresh minced garlic. It will give the sauce a stronger garlic flavour.
  • Additions – Feel free to add a few dried chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce for a bit of heat if you’d like.
  • To make thicker sauce – You can easily add a few more tablespoons of tomato paste to make your pizza sauce thicker.
Sauce in a jar with a spoon.
No Cook Sauce for Pizza

Serving and Storage

  • Serving – Honestly, this sauce is great on all homemade pizzas like the Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza, the Thin Crust Mediterranean Pizza, the Mushroom & Caper Pizza and so many more. It’s also a great sauce to use in Homemade Pepperoni Calzones or the Pizza Pocket Bites.
  • Storage – This sauce will keep in the fridge up to one week in a sealed jar or airtight container. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to six months! The best way to freeze it is in a freezer safe bag. You can put it in the bag and lay the bag flat to spread out the sauce. Then simply zip it up getting out most of the air. Then you can freeze it flat for easy storage.
Pizza sauce on a base.
No Cook Tomato Sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pizza Sauce and Pasta Sauce the same?

Generally, pizza sauce is made with uncooked pureed tomatoes. Pasta sauce is made with cooked tomatoes that have been blended.

Can you use pasta sauce instead of pizza sauce?

Although the two are different, yes you can use pasta sauce on pizza. The flavour will be a little different, but it will still taste great?

Pizza sauce in a jar.
Easy Pizza Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

You can’t beat the richness and taste of Homemade Marinara Sauce. This is a sauce I’ve been making for two decades, it’s highly versatile and easy to store. Made using canned tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, olive oil, a few herbs along with salt and pepper, it’s stuff you’ll probably have on hand.
Check out this recipe
jars of homemade Marinara Sauce

Pizza Dough

Every great pizza starts with a great base.  Without that perfect crust, it's just not a great pizza. It isn't complicated, distressing, or difficult.  Just take a little patience, time and a whole lot of love!  Let's take a look to see how it's done.
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Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Pizza is great for weeknight dinners, weekend get togethers and even packed lunches. This Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza Bites recipe is a take on my Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza and you'll love it!
Check out this recipe

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Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce

In just 5 minutes and with minimal ingredients you can make this Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce! A rich tomato sauce that's delicious on homemade pizza and in Calzones!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: homemade pizza sauce, pizza, sauce, tomato sauce
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Use the pizza sauce straight away or store in a jar in the fridge up to a week.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

This sauce makes enough for approximately four pizzas.  The nutritional data that has been calculated is based on one serving for a pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 69 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 935mg41%
Potassium 456mg13%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 654IU13%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By on March 7th, 2023
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