If you're in a pinch and don't have time to cook up a traditional sauce, this no-cook pizza sauce from fresh tomatoes is the perfect solution. It comes together in minutes and has all the bright flavor of summer.
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Who doesn't love pizza? The cheesy, greasy goodness is hard to resist. Unfortunately, store-bought pizza sauce can be loaded with sugar and preservatives.
Making your own sauce is surprisingly easy and only requires a few ingredients. This no cook pizza sauce can be made in minutes with fresh tomatoes and a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made in minutes with fresh tomatoes and a few pantry staples.
You'll find the items needed below as well as why we use them in the recipe.
- Plum tomatoes are meaty with less gel around the seeds which makes them ideal for sauce.
- Seasonings used are oregano and basil or an Italian blend. We like to add a little bit of chili flakes to kick up the spice.
- Garlic is a staple in red sauces to enhance the flavor.
- Olive oil adds texture and flavor to the homemade pizza sauce. We recommend using either extra virgin olive oil.
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Instructions
- Seed and cube the tomatoes.
- Blend all of the ingredients together with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.
- Spread in your single-serving pizza base.
Seed and cube the tomatoes.
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Blend or process ingredients until smooth.
Spread sauce onto a pizza crust with a spoon.
Variations
This basic recipe can be varied by adjusting the ingredient amounts, cooking the tomatoes, and changing the seasonings.
- Fresh herbs - If you have fresh basil and or oregano, those are preferred over dried herbs.
- Cook the tomatoes - Cook the tomatoes down on the stove until they are soft and then mash them or blend them. Or, roast them in the toaster oven for a more robust flavor.
- Add chopped onion - Either fresh or dried chopped onions can be mixed in.
Tips
For a truly authentic and delicious sauce, there are a few key tips to follow.
- Start with fresh ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce a much brighter flavor than using canned tomatoes.
- Add a variety of different spices to give your sauce depth and complexity. Common spices used in pizza sauce include oregano, basil, garlic, and onion powder.
- Slow cook the sauce on a low heat. If you have the time, allow the sauce cook slowly. This allows the flavors to meld together and creates a silky smooth texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment! Try adding in unique ingredients like roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for an extra special pizzeria-quality sauce.
By following these simple tips, you can easily create a delicious Italian pizza sauce recipe that will take your home-cooked pies to the next level!
Serving suggestions
This simple one serving sauce is simple to make and can be used on a variety of pizzas or as a pasta sauce. Just heat it up first on the stove or microwave to serve on pasta.
Storage
You can store homemade pizza sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to six months. To freeze, place the sauce in an airtight container or freezer bag.
FAQ
You'll need tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. That's it!
One of the best ways to make homemade sauce is to simmer crushed tomatoes with garlic, olive oil, and herbs. You can also add in some tomato paste to thicken. Once it's simmered to your liking, season it with salt and pepper to taste.
Always start with a good quality fresh tomatoes and your favorite seasonings. Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and be sure to adjust seasonings as necessary.
You can store homemade pizza sauce in a jar or container in the fridge for up to a week. Or place it in an airtight freezer bag for up to six months.
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Recipe
No Cook Pizza Sauce from Fresh Tomato
Ingredients
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 small garlic clove
- ⅛ tablespoon chili flakes
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Seed and cube the tomatoes.
- Blend all of the ingredients together with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.
- Spread in your single-serving pizza base.
Emily says
My kids and I made pizza from scratch over the weekend and used this recipe for pizza sauce from scratch. It was the best! Everyone loved it!
MacKenzie says
Love how fresh this tomato sauce is, I made it and was worried that it would be too acidic but the flavors were spot on. Great for pizza night.
Heidi says
This sauce was perfect for our Friday night pizzas! It was easy to make and so fresh-tasting!
Journa Liz Ramirez says
This is a highly recommended pizza sauce! It is very easy to make and satisfyingly good. I'll surely make this again.
Allyssa says
This recipe is really amazing! Thanks a bunch for this very flavorful pizza sauce recipe! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Molly Pisula says
Yum! This pizza sauce is so fresh and light. Perfect with fresh mozzarella cheese and topped with basil!