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Simple No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce

Close-up of a small white ramekin filled with chunky, vibrant red pizza sauce seasoned with dark herbs.

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Make this easy homemade pizza sauce in minutes using basic pantry staples. This no-cook recipe delivers the bright, authentic flavor you need for your next pizza night, proving store-bought is unnecessary.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Drain the whole peeled tomatoes well, reserving the liquid. Place the whole tomatoes into a medium bowl.
  2. Crush the tomatoes by hand until they reach a slightly chunky consistency. For a smoother sauce, pulse briefly in a food processor, being careful not to over-process.
  3. Stir in the olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper directly into the crushed tomatoes.
  4. Mix all ingredients together until they are fully combined. If the sauce seems too thick for your liking, add one tablespoon of the reserved tomato liquid at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  5. Use the sauce immediately on your pizza dough. This is the best pizza sauce recipe for quick assembly.

Notes

  • For an authentic Neapolitan flavor, use high-quality San Marzano tomatoes.
  • This no-cook pizza sauce is ready in under 10 minutes.
  • You can store this simple pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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