Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

This simple easy homemade pizza sauce is thick, tangy, and packed with classic Italian flavors. It’s made with pantry staples and comes together in under 5 minutes — just blend or stir and you’re ready to go! You can use it right away or simmer it briefly for an even richer, deeper flavor.

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes

2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste

2–3 Cloves Garlic, minced or grated

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tsp Dried Oregano

1 tsp dried basil (or Italian seasoning)

1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)

1/2 tsp sugar or maple syrup (to balance acidity)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients, or blend in a small blender until smooth.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning — add more salt, herbs, or sugar if needed.

For a richer flavor, simmer the sauce on low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spread onto pizza dough, use as a dip, or store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

For extra magic, stir in a splash of balsamic vinegar or a few fresh basil leaves before serving — it really takes it up a notch!

Pro Sauce Option: If you have the time and want a deeper even more flavorful sauce. In a baking dish on 375 degrees roast about 8 Roma Tomatoes, 1 cup cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and season with Italian spices. Bake for about 1 hour or until the tomatoes blister. Remove and allow to cool a bit before blending. Use this instead of the can tomatoes. It really makes a huge difference in the depth of flavor for the sauce.