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Easy No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce Using San Marzano Tomatoes

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Capture the authentic taste of Italy with this simple, no-cook pizza sauce. We use quality San Marzano tomatoes to create a vibrant, flavorful base for your homemade pizzas in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 28 oz can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Open the can of San Marzano tomatoes. Pour the tomatoes and their juice into a medium bowl.
  2. Use your hands to crush the tomatoes until they reach a slightly chunky, sauce-like consistency. You want some texture remaining.
  3. Add the olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crushed tomatoes.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until they are fully combined. Taste the sauce and adjust salt or herbs if needed.
  5. Use this **pizza sauce** immediately on your pizza dough. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can let it sit for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, do not skip the San Marzano tomatoes; their low acidity and sweetness make a difference.
  • If you do not have whole peeled tomatoes, you can use crushed tomatoes, but the texture will be thinner.
  • This no-cook sauce is perfect for quick pizza night preparation. If you have extra time, simmering for 15 minutes deepens the flavor, creating a **slow simmered pizza sauce** profile.
  • This recipe makes a great **thick pizza sauce** base when using good quality whole tomatoes.

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