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Easy & Thick No-Cook Pizza Sauce: Your 5-Minute Pantry Staple

Close-up of thick, vibrant red pizza sauce seasoned with herbs and chili flakes in a small white bowl.

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Make this easy and thick homemade pizza sauce in under five minutes using simple pantry staples. This no-cook recipe delivers rich, classic tomato flavor perfect for your next pizza night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will not be cooking this sauce.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir until fully mixed.
  3. Add the minced fresh garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if you are using them.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until the sauce is uniform and thick.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust salt or herbs as needed for your preference.
  6. Use immediately on your pizza crust for a gourmet pizza base, or store it covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a San Marzano style flavor, use high-quality crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce and paste.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the finished sauce briefly in a blender or food processor.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan.

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