Easy Pizza Sauce in Under 10 Minutes ⏱️🍅 Fast, Flavorful, and Way Better Than Store-Bought

This easy pizza sauce is proof that great flavor doesn’t need hours. No cooking, no fancy equipment — just a bowl, a spoon, and a few solid ingredients.

It’s bright, savory, and perfectly seasoned for everything from Neapolitan pies to cast iron skillet deep dish.

Ingredients (Makes enough for 2–3 pizzas)

• 1 can (14–15 oz) whole or crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 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
  • ½ tsp sugar (only if your tomatoes need it)

Instructions

Step 1: Combine

1. In a medium bowl, crush tomatoes by hand or use crushed tomatoes directly.
2. Stir in garlic, olive oil, salt, oregano, and black pepper.

Step 2: Adjust

1. Taste the sauce. Add vinegar for brightness, chili flakes for heat, or sugar if the tomatoes are too acidic.
2. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes while you stretch your dough — that’s it.

Use It On

• Thin-crust pizza
• Cast iron deep dish
• Pizza rolls, calzones, or focaccia
• Garlic knots or breadsticks (as a dip)

Tips

• Don’t overdo the sauce — use just a thin layer so the crust stays crisp.
• Store extra sauce in the fridge for 4–5 days or freeze in portions.
• No canned tomatoes? Sub with 1 cup passata or even high-quality tomato purée.

Why It Works

• It’s raw — so it stays fresh and vibrant after baking
• Minimal ingredients let the tomatoes shine
• 10 minutes, no heat, no stress — just flavor

Final Thoughts

This 10-minute pizza sauce is the kind of shortcut that actually upgrades your pizza. It’s clean, bold, and ready when you are — no simmering, no preservatives, and no reason to buy bottled sauce again.

Mix it. Taste it. Spread it. Bake like a pro. ⏱️🍅🍕

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