Pizza Sauce Recipe

This pizza sauce recipe is quick, bold, and full of authentic Italian flavor, making it ideal for homemade pizza nights. Ready in just five minutes, this no-cook sauce delivers a rich tomato base balanced with herbs and seasoning. Whether you are preparing an Italian pizza sauce recipe, New York–style pizza sauce recipe, Neapolitan pizza sauce recipe, or a simple pizza sauce recipe using tomato paste, this version spreads easily and enhances pizza without making the crust soggy.

Ingredients

6 ounces tomato paste
15 ounces tomato sauce
1–2 tablespoons dried oregano (to taste)
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ tablespoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

Directions

Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until completely smooth and well combined.
Sprinkle in the oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and sugar if using.
Stir thoroughly until all seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more herbs for stronger flavor or reducing sugar for a more tangy profile.
Use immediately by spreading a thick, even layer over prepared pizza dough, or cover and refrigerate for later use.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: About 24 tablespoons (enough for 2 large pizzas)

Tips and Variations

For a Neapolitan-style pizza sauce recipe, reduce the herbs slightly and rely more on the natural tomato flavor.
For a New York–style pizza sauce recipe, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.