This 5 Minute Pizza Sauce is thick, full of flavor, and takes just 2 steps! It is healthier and tastier than the store-bought pizza sauce, and it’s vegan-friendly. It’s richer and thicker than a marinara sauce. Use it with your favorite pizza dough and add your favorite toppings on your next pizza night. This recipe makes about 2 cups of sauce.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions and additions
- How to make Pizza Sauce in 5 Minutes
- Pro Tips
- You may also enjoy
Why I love this recipe
This quick, no-cook pizza sauce is super easy. We use half of the sauce per 12-inch or 14-inch pizza, and we use this easy homemade pizza dough recipe. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for garlic bread or breadsticks. It tastes better the longer it sits, so I make this sauce before I make my pizza dough.
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Substitutions and additions
Add red pepper flakes for some spicy heat.
How to make Pizza Sauce in 5 Minutes
Step 1 – Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 2 – Spread half of the red sauce on top of your pizza dough. Add your toppings and bake at 450 degrees F. for about 15 minutes or until done. (Store or freeze the remaining sauce.)
Pro Tips
For a smoother sauce, you can mix it using an immersion blender or a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To freeze, place half of the sauce in each freezer bag and lay them flat to save space. To thaw, place the bag in a bowl of water for about 20-30 minutes or allow it to thaw in the fridge for 24 hours.
You may also enjoy
- Pizza Dough without Yeast
- Chicken Nugget Pizza
- Chicken Nugget Spaghetti
- Veggie and Meat Spaghetti (with Vegan option)
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5 Minute Pizza Sauce Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Spread half of the red sauce on top of your pizza dough. Add your toppings and bake at 450 degrees F. for about 15 minutes or until done.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can mix it using an immersion blender or a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- To freeze, place half of the sauce in each freezer bag and lay them flat to save space. To thaw, place the bag in a bowl of water for about 20-30 minutes or allow it to thaw in the fridge for 24 hours.
NUTRITION PER SERVING
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I believe in simple, satisfying meals, so let’s make cooking enjoyable and delicious together! Eat, drink, and savor every moment!
Zona House
Wednesday 8th of July 2026
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