Easy Pizza Sauce using Tomato Paste

pizza sauce in a small bowl and beside that a piece of oval flatbread covered in tomato sauce.

5 from 1 vote

Easy Pizza Sauce using Tomato Paste

An easy and inexpensive way to make your own pizza sauce using a can of tomato paste. I love doing this because I can customize the flavors.

Prep Time5

Sitting Time10

Total Time15

Course: preserved herb or seasoning

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 39Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

6 oz tomato paste small can, any good quality tomato paste
6 oz water to dilute the paste
1½ teaspoon dried basil
1½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt can substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Using a small bowl, mix tomato paste, water and all listed seasonings. Use a small whisk or a fork to combine well.
Allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes so the flavors have time to develop.
Spread on pizza crust or Naan flatbread. Add your other pizza toppings and finish making your pizza. Below are a few ideas for you!

Notes

Storage
Pizza sauce can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. It can also be stored in the freezer for up to 5 months. Make sure it is frozen in a freezer-safe container.
The sauce may appear a bit watery after sitting in the fridge or thawing. Just mix the sauce together before using.

This is a cost-saving recipe since you use a small and inexpensive can for the base of your pizza sauce. If buying the ready-to-use sauce, you are paying for a larger container, which costs more to transport and store and takes up more room in your fridge.

Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)