When you need a quick and easy pizza sauce in a pinch, this pizza sauce from tomato paste does the trick! Made from pantry staples in literally minutes, it’s a go-to sauce in our house, especially for pizza Fridays!
Dried spices save the day in this sauce, combined with garlic powder and onion powder, too! The blend of seasonings adds to the richness of tomato paste for a bold and flavorful sauce you won’t believe came together in minutes. It’s perfect when you don’t have the time to make your own tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes but you still want to top your pizza dough with something made with love. 🥰
Wanna create the perfect pizza night? Serve your pizzas with a simple side salad and fresh vinaigrette dressing for a wholesome meal. Wash everything down with a classic lemon Italian soda and add a shot of homemade limoncello liqueur for the grown-ups!
why this no-cook pizza sauce recipe works:
🥫 pantry staples only. This sauce is made using easy-to-find ingredients that you miiight already have in your pantry!
⏱️ quick & easy. You can make this recipe in a matter of minutes, so it’s perfect to keep on hand for pizza night during the week.
♻️ customizable. This sauce is easy to customize to your liking, whether you love garlic or herbs, you can add whichever flavors you like best!
🛒 ingredients
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 how to make pizza sauce from tomato paste
1: Add tomato paste and spices to a mixing bowl.
2: Stir to combine.
3: Add water gradually while stirring until you reach the desired consistency.
4: Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
5: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6: Use your sauce immediately, or store it for later use.
Hint: Start with less water than you think you need – you can always add more to thin the sauce, but it’s harder to thicken it back up!
💡tips & tricks for getting it right
🍽️ how to use your easy homemade pizza sauce
- on pizza – this is the perfect sauce for making homemade pizza, whether you top a classic pizza dough, mini bite-sized pizzas, or even pizza rolls!
- dipping sauce – this sauce doubles as a dipping sauce for extra pizza crust or pizza bombs! Add a bit more water to make it extra saucy and dippable!
- freeze it – I love making a whole jar or can of tomato sauce from this recipe and then freezing it for later use. I use these souper cubes trays to freeze them in perfect 2 TBSP portions and two cubes are just the right amount for a standard pizza!
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too thick or paste-like – if your sauce is too thick and hard to spread, gradually add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency
- too thin – if your sauce is too watery or thin, you can add more tomato paste 1 tsp at a time.
- metallic taste – canned tomato paste can have a metallic taste if it’s canned using lower-quality metals like aluminum. Use high-quality Italian tomato paste in glass jars rather than canned, and balance any metallic taste with a pinch of sugar if needed.
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♻️ customize your pizza sauce
- fresh herbs – got an herb garden? You can swap fresh herbs for the dried one for even fresher flavor! Use double the amount of fresh herbs as dried herbs, because dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor.
- spicy – create an arrabbiata style sauce by adding some crushed red pepper or Calabrian chili powder!
🫙 storing tomato sauce
Store any unused sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer-term storage.
💬 q+a
How thick should tomato paste pizza sauce be and how do I get the right consistency?
Pizza sauce should be spreadable but not watery. If your sauce is too thin, you can add more tomato paste, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thick, you can add more water, one ounce at a time.
What herbs and seasonings work best in tomato paste pizza sauce?
Classic Italian seasonings work best: dried oregano, basil, garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like spice!
Why does my sauce taste metallic?
This can happen with canned tomato paste, depending on what it is canned in. This is why I prefer tomato paste in glass jars.
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Tomato Paste Pizza Sauce (No-Cook Pizza Sauce From Tomato Paste)
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Ingredients
Single Serving (for One Pizza)
- 42 g tomato paste 3 TBSP
- 20 g water 2 TBSP
- 3 g garlic powder 1 tsp
- 1 g onion powder 1/2 tsp
- 2 g basil 1/2 tsp
- 2 g oregano 1/2 tsp
- pinch black pepper about 1/4 tsp
- 2 g salt 1 tsp
Whole Jar or Can of Tomato Paste (for Multiple Pizzas)
- 200 g tomato paste 14 TBSP or 7 ounces
- 10 g garlic powder 1 tbsp
- 5 g onion powder 2.5 tsp
- 4 g basil 2.5 tsp
- 4 g oregano 2.5 tsp
- black pepper 1/2 tsp
- 10 g salt 1 TBSP
- 116 g water 4 ounces or 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Combine. In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomato paste and water.
- Add spices. Add 3 g garlic powder (1 tsp), 1 g onion powder (1/2 tsp), 2 g dried basil, and dried oregano to the bowl.
- Season to taste. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir. Stir all ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
- Taste. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Use or store. Use immediately on pizza or store in an airtight container. You can also freeze the sauce for longer storage.
Notes
troubleshooting tips
- too thick or paste-like – if your sauce is too thick and hard to spread, gradually add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency
- too thin – if your sauce is too watery or thin, you can add more tomato paste 1 tsp at a time.
how to use your sauce
- on pizza – this is the perfect sauce for making homemade pizza, whether you top a classic pizza dough, mini bite-sized pizzas, or even pizza rolls!
- dipping sauce – this sauce doubles as a dipping sauce for extra pizza crust or pizza bombs! Add a bit more water to make it extra saucy and dippable!
- freeze it – I love making a whole jar or can of tomato sauce from this recipe and then freezing it for later use.
Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
This is the perfect pizza sauce- , quick and tasty! Where do you get your tomato paste from? And what brands do you recommend?
Thanks for your review and comment, Judy! My current favorite brand is in the ingredient photo in this post, it’s called “Bionaturae Organic Tomato Paste” and I’ve found it at Whole Foods, Sprouts Market, and Publix near me! They have a store locator on their website, and I saw it’s available online at Thrive Market, too. It’s a bit more expensive, but it tastes SO GOOD it’s worth it! 🥫💕