The Best Pizza Sauce Recipe You’ll Ever Make 🍅 Fresh, Bright, No-Cook, and Built to Let the Crust Shine

This is it — your go-to pizza sauce that’s rich but not heavy, bold but not overpowering, and bright with just the right amount of seasoning.

It takes minutes to make, requires zero cooking, and beats store-bought sauce every time with clean, punchy tomato flavor.

Ingredients (Enough for 2–3 pizzas)

• 1 can (14–15 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes (or high-quality plum tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or crushed
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional:
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • Handful of chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Step 1: Crush and Blend

1. Drain excess liquid from the tomatoes (save a few tablespoons for thinning).
2. Crush the tomatoes by hand for texture or blend briefly for a smooth base.
3. Stir in olive oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and black pepper.

Step 2: Adjust and Rest

1. Taste and adjust — add red pepper for heat or vinegar for extra brightness.
2. Let sit for 10–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Pro Tips

• Don’t cook it — the sauce finishes perfectly in the high heat of the oven.
• Use just a thin layer — too much sauce weighs down the crust.
• For extra depth, stir in a small spoon of tomato paste or anchovy oil.

Storage

• Store in the fridge for 4–5 days or freeze in small containers for future pizza nights.
• This sauce also works beautifully on focaccia, calzones, or as a dip for garlic knots.

Why This Sauce Wins

• Bright tomato flavor with real acidity
• No sugar, fillers, or preservatives
• Total control over texture and seasoning
• Ready in minutes, no pan required

Final Thoughts

This is the pizza sauce you make once and never replace — clean, vibrant, and built to elevate every pie from Margherita to meat lover’s. It’s the unsung hero that holds it all together.

Crush it. Spread it thin. Bake it bold. 🍅🔥🍕

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