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Once you see how easy it is to make homemade pizza sauce, you may never want to buy the jarred version again! This simple sauce comes together in just a few minutes with pantry staples and has the perfect balance of tomato flavor, garlic, herbs, and just a touch of sweetness.

It’s thick enough to spread over homemade pizza dough without making it soggy, and there’s no cooking required. Just mix everything together, let the flavors mingle, and you’re ready for pizza night!

Whether we're making traditional pepperoni pizza, homemade calzones, pizza rolls, or dipping cheesy breadsticks, this is an easy sauce I love having on hand.

We love making homemade pizzas. I shared my homemade pizza dough recipe with you the other day and now I get to share with you my super easy homemade pizza sauce.

It literally takes minutes to make this homemade pizza sauce and if you already have some par-baked pizza crusts on hand, you can make dinner in about 15-20 minutes. 

Why You'll Love This Homemade Pizza Sauce

There are plenty of reasons to skip the store-bought jar and make your own.

• Quick and easy — It takes about 5 minutes to mix together.
• No cooking required — Everything goes straight into a bowl.
• Made with pantry staples — You probably already have most of the ingredients.
• Easy to customize — Add more garlic, herbs, spice, or sweetness to suit your family.
• Freezer-friendly — Make a double batch and freeze some for another pizza night.

How Much Pizza Sauce Should I Use?

One of the biggest mistakes when making homemade pizza is adding too much sauce.

For a 12-inch pizza, start with about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of pizza sauce. Spread it into a thin layer, leaving about 1/2 inch around the outside for the crust.

You want enough sauce to flavor every bite without completely covering the dough in a heavy layer.

Do You Have to Cook Pizza Sauce First?

No! That's one of my favorite things about this recipe.

Because the sauce cooks right along with the pizza in the oven, there's really no need to simmer it beforehand. Using a no-cook sauce also keeps that bright tomato flavor that works so well on homemade pizza.

If you prefer a deeper, more concentrated tomato flavor, you can certainly simmer the sauce for about 10 to 15 minutes before using it. Just make sure to let it cool before spreading it onto your dough.

When my daughter was little, this was always her favorite part. We used this as a way to teach fractions in math class when we homeschooled.

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

As I said, this is one of the simplest sauces you will ever make. Add all your ingredients in a bowl and then stir together. You can store this in the fridge for 3 weeks, which is what we do whenever I make a batch of this pizza sauce up.

How to Store Homemade Pizza Sauce

Store leftover pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 to 5 days.

If you don't think you'll use it that quickly, freeze it instead.

I like freezing pizza sauce in smaller portions so I can pull out exactly what I need for one pizza. Freeze it in airtight freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

Let frozen pizza sauce thaw overnight in the refrigerator and give it a good stir before using.

Easy Homemade Pizza Night

Homemade pizza night is one of those meals that can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be. Make your own dough or grab some from the store, spread on this easy homemade pizza sauce, sprinkle on plenty of mozzarella, and pile on your favorite toppings.

Sometimes the simplest combination of sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and a little Parmesan is all you need.

And since this sauce takes only a few minutes to put together, it's an easy way to give homemade pizza a little extra flavor without adding a lot of work.

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I also love that this sauce uses honey to sweeten it instead of sugar. It's really good for you and healthy and if you make your pizza dough with whole wheat flour, you can have a very delicious and good for you meal.

What is your favorite food to make for your family?