Homemade Pizza Sauce

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Pizza Sauce is a rich, herb-packed sauce made with pantry staples and ready in just minutes. This Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pizza skips the jarred sauces and delivers bold tomato flavor, fragrant herbs, and the perfect base for homemade pizza night.

Course Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 209kcal

Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Ingredients

6 oz tomato paste
1 cup water
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ tsp oregano
¾ tsp rosemary
½ tsp sage
¼ tsp marjoram
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Whisk 6 oz tomato paste, 1 cup water, and ¼ cup olive oil together in a small bowl until fully combined.
Add 1 ½ tsp oregano, ¾ tsp rosemary, ½ tsp sage, ¼ tsp marjoram, and ¼ tsp salt into the mixture and whisk again until evenly dispersed. Then assemble with the pizza as necessary and enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational and personal use only.

Tomato Paste: Tomato paste creates a rich and concentrated tomato flavor that forms the base of the sauce. Mixing it with water and olive oil creates a smooth consistency with deeper flavor than plain tomato sauce alone. If needed, canned tomato sauce can work in a pinch, though the final sauce will be thinner and slightly less rich.
Olive Oil: Olive oil adds richness and helps create a smoother texture while balancing the acidity of the tomatoes. A good-quality olive oil can make a noticeable difference in flavor.
Rosemary: Rosemary adds a slightly earthy, piney flavor that makes the sauce taste more complex and aromatic. Fresh rosemary works beautifully, but dried rosemary is convenient and still flavorful.
Sage: Sage brings warmth and depth to the sauce without overpowering the tomato flavor. Rubbed sage blends especially well into the sauce, though fresh sage can also be used if finely chopped.
Marjoram: Marjoram has a flavor similar to oregano but milder and slightly sweeter. It gives the sauce a classic Italian herb flavor while keeping it balanced and subtle. You can substitute with oregano if needed.
If using fresh herbs, make sure to finely chop them before adding them to the sauce so they distribute evenly. While I do love fresh herbs, I prefer dried for this recipe specifically.
If the sauce seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Tomato paste creates a thicker, richer sauce than tomato sauce, which helps prevent soggy pizza crust.
Allow the sauce to sit for a few minutes before using so the dried herbs have time to hydrate and release their flavor.
For extra authentic flavor, pair this sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil on homemade pizza dough.