Tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, and herbs make this easy pizza sauce the only one you’ll need to make a delicious homemade pizza. All you have to do is blend the ingredients and simmer briefly, and you’ll have a flavorful pizza sauce in as little as 5 minutes! Besides pizza, this is an excellent sauce for pasta and casseroles. It’s also a tasty dip for fried chicken, wings, focaccia, and mozzarella sticks.
Recipe Variation
Pizza Sauce With Onions and Garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 1/4 cup of chopped onion in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer. Add the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
PrintQuick Pizza Sauce
This red sauce for pizza is a super fast prep and delicious. Just blend the ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. That’s all there is to it!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza, Sauces and Seasonings
- Method: Blend/Process
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- dash crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Spread the sauce over a homemade or purchased pizza crust and add your favorite toppings.
- Makes 2 cups, enough for two 12-inch to 14-inch pizzas.
