The Best Quick Pizza Sauce Recipe (Ready in Minutes!)
Quick pizza sauce made with just 4 pantry staples delivers bold, authentic Italian flavor in minutes. This easy homemade pizza sauce is the best pizza sauce recipe, ready in just 2 minutes with no cooking required, and it tastes better than store-bought.
Making this quick pizza sauce at home couldn’t be easier. It’s faster than running to the grocery store, healthier than store-bought, and nothing beats the flavor of homemade pizza sauce made from scratch.
What is a Quick Pizza Sauce?
Pizza sauce is a classic Italian-style, tomato-based sauce that brings bold, comforting flavor to homemade pizza. Made with a simple blend of tomatoes and Italian spices, it pairs perfectly with just about any pizza topping and works beautifully for all your favorite pizza recipes.
Learning how to make a classic pizza sauce is a must for any home cook, and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated.
This homemade pizza sauce recipe is truly next-level. With minimal prep, simple pantry staples, and easy storage, this easy pizza sauce is fast, flavorful, and hands down one of the best you’ll ever make.
Why You Will Love a Quick Pizza Sauce?
There’s nothing quite like homemade pizza sauce. This smooth, flavorful sauce tastes just like the store-bought versions we used to love – without the preservatives and unnecessary ingredients. After trying several organic options that just didn’t win over the kids, I decided to make my own quick pizza sauce at home.
With a few pantry staples, this easy homemade pizza sauce came together in minutes, and the kids didn’t even notice the difference. That’s when I stopped buying pizza sauce altogether.
This pizza sauce recipe is fresh, family-approved, and free from unwanted additives. It’s simple to make, easy to customize, and perfect for keeping homemade pizza night stress-free and delicious.
What You Need to Make the Best Quick Pizza Sauce
This pizza sauce recipe is fresh, easy, and made with just a few pantry staples:
- Tomato sauce: The base of your homemade pizza sauce. Use good-quality canned sauce or fresh Roma tomatoes. .
- Garlic powder: Adds the signature garlic flavor. If using garlic salt, skip the added sea salt.
- Sea salt: A high-quality sea salt perfectly seasons your homemade pizza sauce.
- Italian seasoning: A blend of oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram for authentic Italian flavor. Dried herbs work best, but fresh herbs are optional.
For a full list of ingredients and quantities, please check the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Quick Pizza Sauce Step by Step
This pizza sauce recipe is easy, flavorful, and ready in minutes:
- Add base: Transfer tomato sauce into a glass jar with a lid.
- Season: Mix in dry seasonings – organic Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Combine: Stir everything until well blended.
- Rest: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Enjoy: Your quick homemade pizza sauce is ready to top your favorite pizza!
How to Store Pizza Sauce
Transfer pizza sauce to a glass jar or airtight container and seal tightly to limit air exposure. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Divide pizza sauce into cup portions in freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes! Store your quick homemade pizza sauce in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for 5 – 7 days, perfect for your next pizza night.
No – quick pizza sauce has a richer flavor and smoother consistency that tomato paste can’t replicate.
Authentic quick pizza sauce is raw, just like Italians make it. It’s fast, flavorful, and doesn’t need hours of simmering, plus it “cooks” perfectly on your pizza in the oven. With this easy homemade pizza sauce recipe, you get rich flavor without the extra cooking time.
Now, whip up some homemade pizza dough to make pizza crust (the recipe makes 2 large pizzas), and top it with this delicious pizza sauce for the ultimate pizza night!
The Best Quick Pizza Sauce Recipe (Ready in Minutes!)
Ingredients
Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz.) organic tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp. organic Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce Step by Step
- Transfer tomato sauce into a glass jar. Add dry seasoning: organic Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Stir all together until well combined. Let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes for the flavors to soak in.
- That’s it!
Notes
- Use quality tomatoes: Canned or fresh ripe tomatoes give the best flavor for your quick pizza sauce.
- Adjust spices to taste: Customize Italian herbs and garlic to suit your family’s preferences.
- No-cook convenience: Stir and spread – no cooking required for this easy pizza sauce.
- Make ahead: Store in the fridge for 5 – 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Smooth texture: Blend thoroughly if you prefer a silky, lump-free homemade pizza sauce.
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Looks easy, delicious, and definitely healthier than store-bought. I will be making this tomorow. Thank you for the recipe!
You will love it! Enjoy!