Homemade Pizza Sauce (No Cook) Recipe

Whip up your own homemade pizza sauce without even turning on the stove! Just blend together crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if you like. It’s ready in a flash and tastes amazing on pizza or as a dip. Enjoy the rich tomato flavor with no fuss!

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Course: Condiments, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: pizza sauce, red sauce for pizza

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: cups of pizza sauce

Calories: 32kcal

Ingredients

28 oz San Marzano crushed tomatoes (for the best quality)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp dried basil (or 2 tsp fresh basil)
1 tsp dried oregano
⅓ tsp fine sea salt
⅓ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
1 pinch sugar (optional)

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients.
Pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Your homemade pizza sauce is now ready to use! You can either incorporate it into your favorite pizza recipe immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra burst of flavor, try roasting the garlic before adding it to the sauce. Simply wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and roast them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until soft and golden. Then, allow the roasted garlic to cool before adding it to the other ingredients in the food processor or blender. This will add a sweet and caramelized depth to your pizza sauce that's simply irresistible!

Variation: Want to spice things up? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to give your pizza sauce a fiery kick. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices to tailor the sauce to your taste preferences. Try adding a teaspoon of dried thyme or a tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley for an herbaceous twist. Get creative and make this homemade pizza sauce your own!

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