This quick 5 Minute Pizza Sauce is thick, flavorful, and takes just two simple steps to make. Naturally vegan and more flavorful than most store-bought sauces, it’s richer and thicker than a typical marinara. Use it on your favorite homemade or store-bought pizza dough, add the toppings you love, and enjoy a faster, tastier pizza night. The recipe yields about 2 cups of sauce, enough for two large pizzas or several smaller ones.
Why I love this recipe
This no-cook sauce is effortless and ready in minutes. I usually make the sauce first so its flavors can meld while I prepare the dough and toppings. One batch covers a 12- to 14-inch pizza when you use about half the recipe; the rest stores well for future meals. It also doubles as a dipping sauce for garlic bread or breadsticks. The flavor improves the longer it sits, so making it ahead is a great idea.
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- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions and additions
- How to make Pizza Sauce in 5 Minutes
- Pro Tips
- You may also enjoy
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Substitutions and additions
If you like heat, stir in red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to taste. You can swap jarred minced garlic for fresh minced garlic if you prefer—use about one clove fresh garlic for every teaspoon of jarred garlic. Adjust the sugar, salt, and herbs to match your personal taste. For a lower-sodium version, choose low-sodium tomato sauce and reduce the added salt.
How to make Pizza Sauce in 5 Minutes
Step 1 – In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Step 2 – Spread about half of the sauce over your rolled-out pizza dough, add toppings, and bake in a 450°F oven for roughly 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Refrigerate or freeze the remaining sauce for later use.
Pro Tips
For an ultra-smooth texture, blend the sauce with an immersion blender or pulse briefly in a food processor until you reach the desired consistency. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
To freeze, portion the sauce into freezer bags—about half a batch per bag—flatten them to save space, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or submerge the sealed bag in a bowl of cool water for 20–30 minutes to speed thawing.
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Ingredients
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
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Spread half the sauce over pizza dough, add toppings, and bake at 450°F for about 15 minutes or until the pizza is done.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender or food processor to your preferred consistency.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
- Freeze in flat bags for space-saving storage. Thaw in the fridge overnight or in a bowl of cool water for 20–30 minutes.
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