Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Homemade pizza is always the best kind. No pizza place can compare to fresh pizza made right in your kitchen. You’ll love this easy-peasy Homemade Pizza Sauce that everyone loves.

homemade pizza sauce

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Trust me, nine times out of ten, this mom loves the nights we order a pizza. But, on those nights, I have a burst of energy. I whip up a special pizza for everyone. We love pizzas and over the years I have made several fun versions of pizza and pizza dough to share with you like this easy Pizza Dough Recipe, Greek Pizza Recipe on Naan Bread – so delicious, and this Margerhita Pizza on Naan bread  that you can make on the grill.

Are you ready to make this delicious sauce? Let’s see if you have all of the ingredients…

Ingredients:

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(full recipe below)

  • 29 oz. of tomato sauce – You will cook this down to reduce it and cook out some of the liquid. It should thicken up as it reduces and liquid is evaporated
  • 4 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce – This is a key flavor ingredient. It really adds flavor to the pizza sauce
  • 1 tsp. Sugar – Sugar will add a hint of sweet taste to this sauce, which I love
  • 1 Tbsp. dried sweet basil – Basil is one of my favorite Italian seasonings to use. If you have fresh basil, you can substitute for the dried basil
  • 1 tsp. Garlic salt – Don’t overdo it with this seasoning. Garlic salt means business, and if you add too much, your recipe will quickly become too salty
  • 1/4 tsp. Pepper – Ground black pepper adds a little bit of heat to any dish
  • 1/2 tsp. Oregano—Oregano is another herb that is often used in Italian recipes. If you do not like Oregano, you can substitute basil, and the same goes for basil.
  • 1 tsp. onion powder

How to Make Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

  • Cook the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan until it thickens, 5-10 minutes.
  • The texture should be like a pizza sauce you would purchase at the store
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  • Add the sauce, sugar, and spices
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  • Mix well
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  • Spread onto prepared pizza dough.
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  • Top with mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings
  • Typically, pizza is Baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is cooked on top.

Expert Tips

Cook the tomato sauce until it reduces in the amount of sauce and thickens up. It should be as thick as a jar of pizza sauce from the store would look.

FAQs

How Many Pizzas Can I Make with this Sauce?

This sauce makes about 16 oz. of sauce and will make two large pizzas

Can I Double this Recipe for More?

Yes. You can easily double this recipe for more.

What is the Difference Between Spaghetti Sauce and Pizza Sauce?

Pizza sauce has less liquid in the mixture. It is a thickened up version of spaghetti sauce. Pizza sauce is typically made with tomato paste or is cooked down to thicken up for the sauce recipe.

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    homemade pizza sauce

    Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

    Delicious and easy homemade pizza sauce.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 146cal
    Author: Melissa
    Cost: $5

    Ingredients

    • 29 oz. tomato sauce – cooked down in a saucepan until it thickens up – for about 5-10 minutes
    • 4 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 tsp. sugar
    • 1 Tbsp. dried sweet basil
    • 1 tsp. garlic salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper
    • ½ tsp. oregano
    • 1 tsp. onion powder

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, cook the tomato sauce until it thickens up. This will take abo9ut5-10 minutes over medium heat
    • Add Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and spices
    • Mix well
    • Spread onto prepared pizza dough.
    • Top with mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings
    • Typically, a pizza is baked at 425 degrees Farenheit for about 12-15 minutes

    Notes

    Store extra sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
     
    nutrition values are only an estimate 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146cal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 3.04mg | Potassium: 1.542mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1.867IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 12mg

    ~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com – recipes, crafts, fun foods, party ideas, & fun things to do with your family!

    5 from 1 vote

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    1. Melissa Haines

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious!