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No pizza is complete without the perfect red sauce. Try making your own with this delicious and simple homemade pizza sauce recipe!

Homemade pizza can’t be beaten, and today we have the perfect pizza sauce recipe! If you’re having a pizza night you’ll also need Pizza Seasoning, Homemade Pizza Dough, and White Pizza Sauce!

Our Fav for Pizza Night!

Pizza just wouldn’t be pizza without the sauce! You don’t want too much or too little. But just the right amount of sauce on a pizza is what I love.

The cheese and toppings melt into the sauce and that first bite is pretty much heaven. There are a lot of different sauces you can put on pizzas, but the classic red sauce is a must!

This sauce recipe has the best combination of tomato sauce and herbs. It’s a little garlicky, a little sweet from the touch of sugar, and tangy from the basil and tomatoes. We also love that we have the ingredients on hand at all times.

You can also use this as a dipping sauce for Breadsticks, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, or Zucchini Fries YUM!! The possibilities are endless.

How to Make Pizza Sauce

Making this sauce is a cinch!

HEAT. Heat all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, but do not let boil.

ENJOY! Remove from heat and spread on top of Pizza Crust and enjoy with your favorite toppings.

This best pizza sauce makes about 2 cups which is perfect to top a couple of homemade pizzas. Double the recipe if you’re making more pizza or want to save some for later. IMO you can never have too much pizza sauce.

Storing Info

This easy homemade pizza sauce recipe does make a few cups, but if you double and find that you’ve made too much or want to make a bunch to have in advance, it’s easy to store.

STORE. Pour into a jar and cover and keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

FREEZE. Spoon into muffin tins and place in the freezer until solid. Take cubes out of the muffin tin and place them in a freezer container or freezer Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To use, thaw overnight and microwave in bursts or melt in a small pot until the sauce is smooth.

Homemade pizza sauce recipe spread over pizza crust close up image.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use fresh herbs to make pizza sauce?

Fresh herbs are less potent than dried herbs so you will want to replace the dried basil and dried oregano with 1 tablespoon of fresh cut herbs for every 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.

How can I make pizza sauce using a can of san marzano tomatoes?

If you really want to bring the taste of Italy to your table use a 28-ounce can of san marzano peeled tomatoes. Drain about 3-4 ounces of liquid from the canned tomatoes, then add the remaining contents to a blender and blend until smooth. Use the tomato sauce in the pizza sauce recipe.

Why is my homemade pizza sauce acidic?

Tomatoes are naturally high in acidity. To help counteract it you can add white sugar, brown sugar, or even baking soda to the sauce. Start with a pinch or two then add more if needed.

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4.95 from 19 votes

Pizza Sauce Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
No pizza is complete without the perfect red sauce. Try making your own with this delicious and simple homemade pizza sauce recipe!
Servings: 2 cups
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions 

  • Heat all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer, but do not let boil.
  • Spread on top of dough and enjoy with your favorite toppings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 6508mg, Potassium: 3376mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 44g, Vitamin A: 4415IU, Vitamin C: 71.4mg, Calcium: 141mg, Iron: 10.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
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33 Comments

  1. William storeY says:

    5 stars
    The spice mIx and sauce recipes have several common ingredients. How do you recommend using them in combination.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      If I were using a store bought sauce, I probably wouldn’t need to use the spices in the recipe. I might add a little more garlic & top with more basil, but really it’s a personal preference. You can add more of whatever you like.

  2. Angela M says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am so glad you think so! Thank you!

  3. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    A simple sauce that goes great on your homemade pizza. Easy and delicious!

  4. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    I always just buy sayce from the grocery stote, but this recipe was easy and i had all the iNgredients On hand. Thanks for Posting.

  5. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    Homemade Pizza Sauce is so much better than store bought! I absolutely LOVE the flavor of this recipe!

  6. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    Sounds like a delicious sauce!! Love making my own, so I am excited to give this one a try. We love making pizzas!

  7. Joy says:

    5 stars
    My family loves making homemade pizza. I try to keep ingredients on hand & will definitely use this pizza sauce again! It was super easy to make & so flavorful!

  8. Mary montu says:

    5 stars
    VERY TASTY.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I agree!! I am glad you think so! Thank you!

      1. Emily Baldridge says:

        Does it freeze well?

      2. Lil'Luna Team says:

        Yes!! I like to spoon the sauce into muffin tins and place it in the freezer until solid. Take the cubes out of the muffin tin and place them in a freezer container or freezer Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Then to use, just thaw overnight and microwave in bursts or you can melt in a small pot until sauce is smooth.

  9. rebica says:

    4 stars
    very nice 🙂 would love to try this at home

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I hope you do 🙂 I’d love to know what you think!

  10. Emma Warner says:

    Such a nice recipe. I love to eat pizza, it is my all time favorite. Whenever I go out with my friends we all love to eat pizza. I have tried it at home but that was not so delicious and yummy.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      We love eating pizza too!! I hope you like this recipe!