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Homemade pizza sauce recipe

Published December 6, 2022 | Updated January 24, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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There is nothing like a good homemade pizza sauce recipe. Seriously, it can take a pizza from ok to insanely good! And do you know what’s even better? The thing that many people don’t realize? The best pizza sauce is SO easy to make. Ridiculously easy, and we’re going to show you how!

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Since first visiting Italy as a child, I fell in love with pizzas. I love them all, from the classic pizza Margherita, and Neapolitan pizza, the controversial pineapple pizza, to the excellent pizza with olives.

But what makes all these pizzas is not only the pizza dough, it’s the pizza sauce; those two ingredients are the building blocks of phenomenal homemade pizzas.

Why make this pizza sauce recipe?

  • If you batch to make it and freeze it, you’ll have a tastier and more cost-effective sauce to hand than any store-bought pizza sauce.
  • This is the pizza sauce you’ll need for most pizza recipes, so it’s a tasty all-rounder.
  • It also makes a delicious dipping sauce.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need these simple ingredients to make pizza sauce

Ingredients needed, Olive oil, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped onion, tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Elevate your homemade pizzas with a delicious sauce made from pantry staples, so easy, SO good and the pizzas taste amazing!

How to make homemade pizza sauce with step-by-step instructions

Our easy homemade pizza sauce recipe is simple if you follow these easy instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Pizza sauce ingredients on a pan.
Add off the ingredients to a pan, bring to a simmer and simmer for 45 minutes.
Cooked pizza sauce in a pan.
Let the sauce cool, then blitz it in a food processor or blender.

Add crushed tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then simmer for 45 minutes.

Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool enough that you can place it in your food processor or blender or use an immersion blender.

Blitz until you have a deliciously smooth sauce, use immediately, or store in the fridge covered for up to 3 days.

Enjoy!

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Extra flavor
    Stir in fresh basil right at the end of cooking your sauce.
  • Tomatoes
    Use San Marzano high-quality tomatoes; if you can’t buy fresh, then use canned; either whole tomatoes or diced tomatoes will work great. Fire-roasted tomatoes are a great option too.
  • Storage
    Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Spreading pizza sauce onto the pizza crust.

What pizza recipes use pizza sauce?

There are so many pizzas that use our easy pizza sauce; check these out!

  • Neapolitan pizza
  • Tomato pizza
  • Greek pizza
  • Vegetable pizza
  • Cheese pizza
  • Pizza rolls

Homemade pizza sauce vs. store-bought pizza sauce

Where do we start? Too often, store-bought pizza sauce is sweet and watery, made with cheap tomatoes, the flavor is just meh, it doesn’t shine on your pizza dough, it just exists.

Our easy pizza sauce recipe is bursting with flavor, is not sweet, and is made with the best quality tomatoes you can afford.

So, if you’re making homemade pizza, doesn’t it make sense to use the best sauce?

Homemade pizza sauce in a jar, with fresh basil, fresh garlic, and olive oil around it.

What are the best tomatoes for pizza sauce?

San Marzano Italian fresh tomatoes are the best; they’re grown in volcanic soil and have a sweeter flavor.

You can’t always buy them, so use San Marzano canned tomatoes, whole or crushed tomatoes, as they are best for homemade sauces.

Is there a difference between marinara sauce and pizza sauce?

Marinara sauce and pizza sauce are two of the most common tomato-based sauces used in Italian dishes. But what is the difference between the two?

Many people might assume that marinara and pizza sauce are interchangeable, but there are subtle differences between them that affect their flavor and texture.

Marinara sauce usually contains a few simple ingredients tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs like oregano or basil, and sometimes onions or olives, resulting in a bright red color and mild flavor.

Pizza dough with pizza sauce spread on it.

How long is homemade pizza sauce good for?

When kept in the fridge in an airtight container, homemade pizza sauce lasts up to 4 days.

You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

More easy pizza recipes for you to try at home

If you love homemade pizza, then you should try these delicious recipes

  • Marinara pizza
  • Mushroom pizza
  • Vegan pizza
  • Caprese pizza
  • Spinach pizza
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Homemade pizza sauce recipe

Introducing the perfect pizza sauce recipe! Our delicious, homemade recipe is sure to make your next pizza night a hit. Not only does it taste great, but it's incredibly easy to make! With just the right balance of sweetness and acidity, it's easy to see why we call it the perfect pizza sauce. And best of all, our recipe requires minimal effort to make – guaranteed to have you enjoying mouthwatering pizzas in no time!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings4 Cups
Calories113
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Food processor
or blender

Ingredients

  • 28 oz Plum or chopped tomatoes canned
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Pinch Red chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to season
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Add tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, a pinch of red chili flakes, salt, and pepper, to a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    28 oz Plum or chopped tomatoes, 1 Medium Onion, 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 Pinch Red chili flakes, Salt and pepper
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool enough that you’re able to place it into your food processor or blender. Blitz until you have a smooth sauce and then return it to the pan. When you are ready to use your sauce reheat it over a medium heat. Enjoy your pizza sauce!

Notes

Extra flavor
Stir in fresh basil right at the end of cooking your sauce.
Tomatoes
Use San Marzano high quality tomatoes, if you can’t buy fresh then use canned, either whole tomatoes or diced tomatoes will work great. Fire roasted tomatoes are a great option too.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Mocktail.net says

    December 30, 2022 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    Homemade pizza should necessarily have homemade Sause! Thanks for sharing recipe Mandy, this is great for our next pizza with family

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 30, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Totally agree; it makes all the difference – the icing on the cake!

  2. Glenda says

    December 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    Loving this easy delicious sauce! It’s great for pizza and for dipping. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 31, 2022 at 10:51 am

      Glad you enjoyed it, I always make more than I need and use it as a dipping sauce too!

  3. Lisa says

    December 30, 2022 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    The recipe was so easy and tasty. I won’t use the kind in a jar ever again.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 31, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Once you taste homemade sauce it’s incredibly difficult to go back to store bought!

  4. Jere Cassidy says

    December 30, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    Just looking at this sauce made me want to stop and make a pizza.Love the easy recipe.

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 31, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  5. Gen says

    December 30, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    This was really easy and REALLY delicious. This will be my new go-to sauce! Thank you so much for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 31, 2022 at 10:53 am

      So pleased you found it to be an easy recipe!

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