Homemade Pizza Sauce from Tomato Paste

A bowl of pizza sauce made from tomato paste.

5 from 2 votes

Homemade Pizza Sauce from Tomato Paste

Although numerous pizza sauce options exist, Homemade Pizza Sauce from Tomato Paste stands out as a straightforward and flavorful choice. With only a handful of pantry staples, no added sugar, and no cooking necessary, this is one of the most straightforward recipes you'll come across.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Canadian, American

Keyword: basic pizza sauce, easy pizza sauce, pizza sauce from tomato paste, pizza sauce, pizza sauce with tomato paste, dipping sauce

Servings: cup

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Donna Poirier

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons
small bowl
small whisk

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce can) unsalted tomato paste 156 milliliters
½ cup water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon oregano dried
1 teaspoon basil dried
¼ teaspoon garlic powder NOT garlic salt
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon baking soda NOT baking powder

Instructions

Combine the ingredients: To a small bowl add all the ingredients and with a whisk stir to combine.
1 (6-ounce can) unsalted tomato paste, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

Notes

This recipe makes 1 cup of pizza sauce. Depending on how much sauce you like you would have enough sauce for one or two pizzas made in either a 9-inch by 13-inch pan or a 12-inch round pizza pan.

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