1-minute easy pizza sauce from tomato paste.
This is your own delicious, easy, and quick pizza sauce from tomato paste. No cooking required, just 1 minute to mix everything together. With its rich, concentrated tomato flavor and unbeatable convenience, this no cook sauce beats any jarred pizza sauce every time.
Servings: 2 pizzas
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup tomato paste double concentrated
- ¼ cup water or as needed
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Transfer the tomato paste to a small bowl. Add the the water gradually, mixing well after each addition until you get a smooth, thick sauce.👉 Use a stainless steel spoon to make this recipe. Tomato paste can stain your wooden spoons or light colored spatulas!
- Add the dried herbs, the garlic powder and the onion powder and mix well.👉 The herbs and seasoning will absorb some moisture so you may need to add an extra splash of water.
- Taste and add salt as needed.👉 If the sauce tasted too harsh or acidic, add a pinch of baking soda or sugar.
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Notes
Does sugar actually balances the acidity?
Sugar doesn't actually reduce the acidity (pH) of tomato paste in any meaningful way. Instead, it counteracts the perception of sourness by adding sweetness. Many times I prefer to add a pinch of baking soda to balance the acidity, and after that I will taste the sauce and add sugar if needed (most of the times it's not needed!).How to preserve leftover tomato paste
- If the leftover paste is in a can, level the surface of the paste with the back of a spoon, wipe the inside of the can with a paper towel, cover the tomato paste with a thin layer of oil, cover the can with a lid or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
- If the paste is in a tube, make sure that the tube has no air inside, place back the cap and store in the fridge.
How to Store Pizza Sauce
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: Store in a zip lock bag in the freezer for up to two months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using. 👉 Don't skip my expert tips below ⬇️ for making this pizza sauce.Similar recipes you'll love:
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg
