Quick Pizza Sauce (5 Minutes!)

This quick pizza sauce comes together in just minutes and tastes so much fresher than anything from a jar. A mix of tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and olive oil creates a bright, flavorful base that pairs beautifully with any pizza style.

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.

Ingredient Notes

• Diced tomatoes: Form the base of the sauce; canned tomatoes work beautifully.
• Tomato paste: Thickens the sauce and adds rich tomato flavor.
• Olive oil: Adds body and helps the sauce cling to the crust.
• Garlic: Freshly minced for the best flavor.
• Oregano: Classic pizza seasoning; dried oregano works perfectly here.
• Sugar: Balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
• Salt and pepper: Essential for seasoning.
• Crushed red pepper flakes: Optional, for a little heat.

Steps to Make Quick Pizza Sauce

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan.
4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Reduce heat and simmer briefly to blend the flavors.
6. Spread on pizza crust and add toppings.

Recipe Variations

• Chunky pizza sauce. Blend only briefly for more texture.
• Herb-forward sauce. Add basil, thyme, or Italian seasoning.
• No-cook version. Use as-is without simmering for ultra-fast prep.
• Garlic lovers’ sauce. Add an extra clove or two of garlic.
• Richer flavor. Add a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese to the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

• Spread on homemade or store-bought pizza dough.
• Use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or mozzarella sticks.
• Add to calzones, stromboli, or pizza rolls.
• Pair with flatbread or naan for quick mini pizzas.
• Freeze portions for easy future pizza nights.

Quick Pizza Sauce

Diana Rattray

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!

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Servings 8 servings

Calories 61

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Course Pizza, Sauces and Seasonings

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
• 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

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• 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 221mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.04mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword pizza sauce, red sauce, tomatoes

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