Easy, no-cook, homemade pizza sauce made in one minute with simple, whole ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
I don’t buy pizza sauce from the store anymore and haven’t for many years.
It is so simple and inexpensive to make a no-cook, homemade pizza sauce yourself!
Making it at home also tastes far better and only takes about 1 minute to make!
Red sauce takes a bit longer (10 minutes) if you prefer a marinara.
My reasons for avoiding organic pizza sauce in cans is very clear cut.
The BPA issue with cans is a big one. A recent study has demonstrated that exposure to BPA, a known endocrine-disrupting chemical, from canned foods may be a whole lot higher than even drinking water from plastic bottles!
Even use of BPA free cans have health issues.
My reason for avoiding organic pizza sauce even if in glass jars is because that nasty ingredient citric acid seems to be in every single brand of pizza sauce I’ve ever examined! Some brands even add sugar.
Citric acid is a hidden source of MSG and I do whatever I can to avoid this dangerous additive for myself and my family. MSG damages the hypothalamus part of the brain stem according to Dr. Russell Blaylock MD. (1)
Beware of 365 Organic Pizza Sauce!
Note that I’ve tried the organic 365 brand of pizza sauce from Whole Foods that has “perfect” ingredients on the label.
Organic tomato puree, organic extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, organic onions, organic onion powder, organic garlic powder, organic oregano, organic black pepper, organic basil
These ingredients seem 100% fine, don’t they?
Beware! Something is going on with the processing that is not disclosed. My husband who has very sensitive digestion cannot tolerate this sauce at all (he is 100% fine with my homemade pizza sauce with virtually the same ingredients though!).
My guess is that the problem likely is from organic extra virgin olive oil that is not 100% pure. The EVOO is possibly blended with a cheap seed oil like organic canola.
Another likely possibility is that the tomatoes for mass-produced “organic” sauce were microwaved.
I am telling you this observation as a heads-up that even if ingredients seem fine on the label, there could very well be other reasons not to eat it that are hidden behind the scenes.
The bottom line is that convenience always seems to have a price. Making your own is always the best way to go if you can!
Prep Tip
The key to this homemade pizza sauce recipe is excellent quality olive oil.
If you are less than satisfied with the taste of yours, check my Resources page for suggested brands of healthy fats for where to source a light, buttery olive oil for all your homemade sauces and dressings.
*Making this pizza sauce is a great cooking lesson for young children. Measuring the right amount of ingredients into a bowl and blending is all that it takes! Plus, most kids love pizza, so mixing up the sauce for a meal they especially enjoy is very effective.
Lunchbox Idea
Spread this easy homemade pizza sauce on sourdough English muffins or sourdough bagels and melt some mozzarella or provolone cheese on top for a fast and nutritious lunch.
This is my homemade pizza bites recipe if you are interested in this idea!
Try on a Homemade Crust
Here are four pizza crust recipe suggestions to try with this homemade sauce once you’ve whipped some up.
- Coconut Flour Pizza Crust
- Sprouted Flour Pizza Crust
- Grain Free Pizza Crust
- Gluten Free Pizza Crust
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Easy One-Minute Pizza Sauce
One minute, no cook pizza sauce that can be whipped up with whole ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato paste in glass jars
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil preferably organic
- 1 tsp dried oregano preferably organic
- 1/2 tsp thyme preferably organic
- 1-2 garlic clove minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp onion powder preferably organic
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
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Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. That's it! You're done.
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Refrigerate leftovers in a glass container with a tight fitting lid. This easy pizza sauce will last a week in the refrigerator.
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I can’t afford organic – 5 kids single Mom on WIC, food bank, and restaurant surplus. Will recipes work with store brand ingredients? GBU
While organic is better, these recipes will work with the store brand products. Your pizza will still be a huge improvement over a frozen pizza. Some stores are carrying a store brand organics line now so this may be an option too (though it is a bit more expensive than the traditional store brand).
where did you get your information? the ciric acid thing.
for real??? citric acid alias msg? I don’t think so….. i am going to have to research that.
I just sent an email to a company, recently, asking about the source of their citric acid in a product. They told me it was from tapioca. Would citric acid from tapioca be considered an MSG? or is tapioca genetically modified? Thank you
Sara, I am brand new to canning but very interested due to trying to eat healthy, chemical & GMO free food. Does the canning process greatly reduce the nutrient value of the food? It seems like there is a fair amount of time of the food being heated, though I realize this must be true of the mass produced food as well. Thanks for your site – I am learning SO much!
Many supermarkets have made great progress in removing salt from their pizzas.
@Susan…Food for Life is the company that makes Ezekiel bread so they are one and the same.
Thanks so much for this recipe, Sarah! I had tried Food for Life’s sprouted tortillas before, but wasn’t aware they made English muffins. Found them today at the health food store and they are in the oven right now as our dinner tonight! The kids are so excited to be having mini pizzas for dinner. I even happened to pick up the same cheese that you recommended. Thanks again!
I never heat my olive oil. Ever. It’s cold pressed for a reason.
No worries. A light heating will not damage it or render it toxic although olive oil should never be used for frying or other higher heat cooking.