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Easy & Thick No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce

A spoonful of thick, vibrant red pizza sauce, showing small chunks of garlic or herbs, being lifted from a small pile on a light-colored plate.

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Make rich, thick pizza sauce in minutes using pantry staples. This no-cook recipe delivers bold flavor perfect for your next homemade pizza night.

Ingredients

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  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour the crushed tomatoes into a medium bowl.
  2. Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Stir all ingredients together until they are completely combined and the sauce is uniform in color and texture.
  4. Taste the pizza sauce and adjust salt or sugar if needed to match your preference.
  5. Use immediately as a simple tomato sauce for pizza, or cover and refrigerate for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a New York style pizza sauce flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor or blender before using.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan.

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