Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce: Make Deliciousness in Just 5 Minutes!
In just 5 minutes and with minimal ingredients, you can whip up this Easy No Cook Pizza Sauce! A rich tomato sauce that’s an absolute must-have for your homemade pizzas and calzones!
What’s This Pizza Sauce Like?
- Difficulty: This is the easiest sauce you can make. No cooking or special equipment is needed—just a bowl and a spoon, and you’ll have it ready in 5 minutes!
- Taste: I adore this sauce! When time doesn’t permit me to make my Homemade Marinara Sauce, this easy option is my go-to. It’s tangy, thick, rich, and simply delicious!
- Serving: This recipe yields enough sauce for about four substantial pizzas.
Ingredients
- Tomato Sauce: Opt for a high-quality tomato sauce for the best flavor.
- Tomato Paste: This dense paste adds richness and thickness to your sauce.
- Olive Oil: I recommend using extra virgin olive oil for its robust flavor.
- Oregano: Dried oregano provides a lovely aromatic flavor.
- Basil: Dried basil contributes a subtle sweetness to the sauce.
- Garlic Powder: This adds a hint of garlic essence to the final product.
- Salt: Always enhances the flavors of your ingredients.
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Serve or Store: You can use the pizza sauce immediately or transfer it to a jar and refrigerate it for up to a week.
Recipe Tips
- Use a tomato sauce you enjoy: Since store-bought tomato sauce is the main base for this recipe, select one that you love.
- If using fresh herbs: Finely chop any fresh herbs you opt to use to allow for better incorporation into the sauce.
Substitutions
- Tomato Sauce: You can substitute high-quality crushed canned tomatoes but will need to blend and strain them to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Herbs: Swap in Italian seasoning, fresh basil, or fresh parsley in place of dried herbs.
- Garlic Powder: Substitute with fresh minced garlic for a more robust flavor.
- Additions: Consider adding dried chili flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick!
- To thicken the sauce: Add an extra tablespoon or two of tomato paste.
Serving and Storage
- Serving: This sauce is excellent on all types of homemade pizzas, whether it’s the Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza or Thin Crust Mediterranean Pizza. It’s also perfect for calzones and pizza pocket bites.
- Storage: The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to a week in a sealed jar or airtight container. Alternatively, freeze the sauce for up to six months—zip it in a freezer-safe bag and lay it flat for easy storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
While both sauces use tomatoes, pizza sauce is typically made from uncooked pureed tomatoes, whereas pasta sauce involves cooking the tomatoes before blending.
Yes, you can use pasta sauce as a pizza sauce. The taste will differ slightly, but it can be a delicious alternative!
The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week when stored in an airtight container or sealed jar.
Absolutely! Pizza sauce can be frozen for up to six months for long-term storage.
Leftover pizza sauce is fantastic for dipping breadsticks, spreading on sandwiches, or as a base for other Italian dishes like lasagna.
