This delicious Pizza Sauce Recipe is easy to follow and will be your “go to” sauce for homemade pizzas as well as a marinara sauce and dip!

Pizza Sauce Recipe

I’ve been playing around with this pizza sauce for a while and every time I think about sharing the recipe I decide that it’s too boring and move onto something else.

Silly since pizza is truly a universal food that almost everyone enjoys.

Plus, homemade pizzas are the best tasting pies ever!

Homemade Pizza Sauce Without Sugar

Alan and I order out for pizza far too often, so I’ve been sneaking in some homemade pizzas instead of dialing for delivery.

At times it can be convenient to order out, but I always feel like we might as well be playing the Lotto with the money we spend at our pizzeria.

Instead we should toss those bucks into the wishing well! Am I right?!

Once you start making your own pizza dough and sauce you’ll see how inexpensive and easy it is to make on your own.

Plus, not only is this sauce super easy to make, it’s also made without any sweetener.

This sauce does have a pinch of red pepper flakes that heightens the flavor bringing a little zest to the sauce.

Add the sauce on this no rise whole wheat pizza dough. Easy and delicious!

You’ll also want to try this beautiful pull apart pizza you see below!

Can This Sauce Be Frozen?

Yes, make this pizza sauce in advance and freeze in 1/2 cup portions. I use a vacuum sealer, but any freezer safe ziplock bag or container can be used.

Use within 3 months for the best tasting sauce. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Can Fresh Tomatoes Be Used In Place of Canned?

You’ll need about 2 pounds of tomatoes when substituting fresh tomatoes for canned. Remove the skin and prepare as noted in the recipe card.

You also might like to try this tomato pie!

Continue to Content

Yield: 3 cups

Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Print

Simple and flavorful pizza sauce for homemade pizza, or use as a dipping or marinara sauce.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 28 ounce Tomato Puree (I used Muir Glen)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add oil to a medium saucepan and on medium-high heat cook onion until it begins to soften (1-2 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the tomato puree and mix ingredients together. Add salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (optional) salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 52Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

Did you make this recipe?

If you like this recipe, don't forget to leave a review on the blog or share a photo and tag on @thefoodieaffair on Instagram