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The Best 5-Minute No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce (Better Than Store-Bought)

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You can make a rich, flavorful pizza sauce from scratch in just five minutes without turning on the stove. This no-cook recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a classic Italian flavor base that beats any jarred sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano tomatoes recommended for best flavor)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced very fine or grated
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

Instructions

  1. Drain the whole peeled tomatoes, reserving the liquid. Place the whole tomatoes into a medium bowl.
  2. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using) to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  3. Crush the tomatoes using your hands until they reach your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can pulse the mixture a few times in a food processor, but do not over-process; you want some texture.
  4. Taste the sauce. If it seems too thick for spreading, add one or two tablespoons of the reserved tomato liquid until you reach a good consistency for your pizza.
  5. Use immediately on your pizza dough for the best flavor.

Notes

  • This no-cook pizza sauce is best used right away for a bright, fresh taste.
  • You can store this simple tomato sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • If you want a richer, deeper flavor, you can simmer this sauce gently on the stovetop for 20 minutes, but this recipe is designed to skip that step.
  • For a New York style pizza sauce texture, use a food mill or blend until very smooth.

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