Looking for the best pizza sauce recipe to add incredible flavor to your Friday night pizza? This delicious homemade pizza sauce recipe with tomato paste is the answer!
It’s an easy no-cook recipe with minimal ingredients. Simply spread it on, add your pizza toppings and you’re good to go. So easy to make and stores well in the fridge and freezer.
No-cook pizza sauce recipe with tomato paste
Super quick, no cooking involved: this homemade no-cook pizza sauce uses tomato paste and tomato sauce and can be whipped up in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients.
NB: Tomato paste is known as tomato puree in some places, such as the UK, while tomato sauce can also be termed tomato passata.
Got little ones at your feet? Or bigger little ones that need a simple task? All ages can help out with this easy recipe, which involves nothing more than measuring and mixing.
A healthy alternative to commercial pizza sauce: once you’ve tried this pizza sauce recipe with tomato paste there will be no going back. With full control over the ingredients, it’s a much healthier option for you and your family. Say goodbye to those pesky food colorants and preservatives commonly found in store-bought pizza sauce!
Easily adaptable: this pizza tomato paste recipe can be adjusted to suit your own tastes, with the addition of sugar if you like a sweeter pizza sauce, your favorite seasonings to add flavor or pepper to up the spice level.
Tomato paste pizza sauce recipe ingredients & substitutions
- 15 ounce can of tomato sauce – also known as tomato passata in the UK and other parts of Europe. Tomato sauce/passata is simply blended tinned tomatoes. If you don’t have tomato sauce, you can easily blend a tin of whole or crushed tomatoes yourself.
- 6 ounce can of tomato paste – also known as tomato puree in other parts of the world, and often comes in tubes rather than cans.
- Dried herbs – I use a combination of dried oregano and dried basil in this easy pizza sauce recipe. You can use mixed Italian seasoning instead.
- Fresh parsley – Other fresh herbs like fresh basil can also be used and pair beautifully with the rich tomato flavor of the sauce.
- Seasoning – This simple recipe uses a teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper for seasoning. Feel free to add a teaspoon of onion powder for depth of flavor. If you want a tasty sauce with a kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes cayenne pepper! Yum.
Optional:
- Sugar – You may want add a little sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes in this pizza base sauce recipe. 1-2 teaspoons should be plenty, just taste and see.
- Water – Add water as necessary, either to dilute the flavor of this rich red sauce or thin the consistency a little. 2-3 tablespoons should be more than enough.
How to make pizza sauce from tomato paste
- Add tomato sauce and tomato paste to a large bowl and stir lightly.
- Add the dried herbs, fresh parsley, and seasoning. Whisk for a couple of minutes to combine well. Make sure that there are no lumps.
- Taste the sauce and add a little sugar if needed to reduce the acidity.
- Add a little water at a time if needed for better consistency.
- Now you’re ready to spread this simple pizza sauce onto your flatbread or pizza.
How long is pizza sauce good for in the fridge?
This quick pizza sauce is good for 5-7 days in the fridge. Simply store any extra sauce in an airtight container, glass jar, or sealable freezer bag and pop it in the fridge. Give the tomato puree pizza sauce a stir before you use it again as a base for your homemade pizza dough.
Freezing tomato puree pizza sauce
Extend its shelf life further by popping it in the freezer where it’ll be good for up to 6 months. Transfer the tomato purée sauce to a freezer-safe container or Ziplock bag.
I love using ice cube trays to make frozen pizza sauce cubes then you can simply take out a few cubes at a time. Depending on the size of your cubes and pizza, I normally find 2-3 cubes works well for one pizza.
What to do with leftover pizza sauce?
There are so many things you can do with leftover pizza sauce. You can store it in the fridge or freezer for your next pizza night.
You can add it to mince to make bolognaise. It’s also great in stews and ideal to spread on pizza rolls. Leftover pizza sauce is delicious as a sauce for garlic bread or sausages, or use it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, breadsticks and more.
Is it better to use tomato paste or tomato sauce for pizza?
It’s better to use tomato paste than tomato sauce for pizza as it has a much thicker consistency. Tomato sauce alone is very thin and would likely cause the pizza to turn soggy. And no one likes a soggy bottom!
You could thicken up the tomato sauce by simmering, but if you’re looking for a no-cook pizza sauce then tomato paste is your best bet. The best pizza sauce recipes use both tomato paste and tomato sauce, like this one.
Luckily, both of these pantry staples are readily available at the grocery store, so hopefully you won’t have to compromise.
Want more quick and easy dinner ideas?
Try these:
- Easy Italian Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheese Calzone Recipe
- Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe (No Breadcrumbs)
- Easy Healthy Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad Recipe
FAQs on this no-cook pizza sauce
How do you turn tomato paste into pizza sauce?
To turn tomato paste into pizza sauce, add 1 part water to 1 part tomato paste. Then it’s a case of adding additional seasonings, such as garlic salt, dried or fresh herbs, pepper and spices if you like a little heat.
Can tomato paste be substituted for pizza sauce?
Yes, tomato paste can be substituted for pizza sauce. It’ll create a richer and thicker sauce which will be fairly acidic. You may need to add a little sugar. I’d also recommend some seasonings, such as those specified in this easy homemade pizza sauce recipe, plus a little extra virgin olive oil to loosen and add flavor.
Can I use spaghetti sauce for pizza?
Yes, you can use spaghetti sauce for pizza however the consistency is likely to be thinner, resulting in a soggy pizza bottom. The best sauce for pizza is one which uses tomato paste and tomato sauce.
Need dessert inspiration?
How about these:
No-Cook Pizza Sauce Recipe With Tomato Paste
Ingredients
- 15 oz can tomato sauce also termed tomato passata
- 6 oz can tomato paste also termed tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dried
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
As needed
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons water to thin
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the tomato sauce, and tomato paste, then give it a stir to lightly mix
- Then add the oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and salt & pepper
- Mix with a whisk or wooded spoon until all ingredients are well mixed and there are no tomato paste lumps
- Taste, and add sugar as needed if too acidic
- Add water, a teaspoon at a time if needed for consistency
- Once you have the desired consistency, spread onto your flatbread or pizza
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