This no-cook pizza sauce recipe is very easy and you can whip it up in no time. It uses very few ingredients most of which you normally have on hand.
The fresh basil and garlic adds that extra punch to the no-cook sauce so don't skip them. This delicious sauce, like most Italian sauces, tastes better if you let the flavors meld a few hours before using.That is if you can wait
Why you'll love this recipe
Italian cooking is very basic. Most of the time they don't use a lot of ingredients but what they do use packs a lot of flavor.
We noticed that the ordinary pizzas that the Italians serve in Italy are quite different than the elaborate ones they serve here in the States. If you plan on going there and asking for a loaded pizza -- forget it. It's not there.
Italian style pizza
In Naples, there are two pizzas:
- Pizza Marinara
- Pizza Margherita
The Marinara Pizza combines tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, and garlic . . . that's it! No cheese!
The Margherita Pizza uses tomatoes, olive oil, fresh mozzarella di bufala ( which is water buffalo milk mozzarella), and fresh basil leaves put on the pizza before baking so that the leaves darken slightly from the heat of the oven.
We had seafood pizza (clams, shrimp, mussels) in Venice and it had a very simple base of tomato and basil. It was delicious in its simplicity. All Our Way sauce duplicates this simple flavor.
Variations
The All Our Way no-cook pizza sauce recipe can be made in two versions and I've included the change. It is quite simple - instead of the regular tomatoes, you use Ro-Tel. My Honey likes his flavors HOT!
Serving suggestions
The no-cook pizza topping recipe is also very good as a dipping sauce served with focaccia, calzones, pasta, or anything else you might come up with.
Try it with our soft breadsticks or even the fried ravioli appetizers.
And if you're looking for the perfect pizza crust to slather with your pizza sauce, this one is the BEST pizza crust recipe we've found for our favorite toppings.
Recipe
📖 Recipe
Easy No-Cook Pizza Sauce with Fresh Basil
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 14.5 oz can petite-cut tomatoes with juice or 1 ½ cans Ro-Tel tomatoes (10 ounce) cans with juice
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk or for a thinner texture mix with a blender. It is best if you let the flavors meld before using although you can use it right away.
- Store in refrigerator.
Notes
- Although this is quick and easy it is an excellent sauce. Not only can you use it on your pizza it is also delicious as a dipping sauce for grissini ( bread sticks), calzones, or anything else you can think of. If you are fond of hot stuff - as is my hubby- you'll especially like the Ro-Tel version.
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We had pizza night this weekend and we had so much fun! This sauce was so easy to make and so yummy! Thanks!
Nicoletta and Loreto Nardelli
You are so right, Italian cooking doesn't require many fancy ingredients, but the few ones pack a ton of flavor. Like this pizza sauce, which has great flavors! And your pizze look fantastic!
Marisa Franca
Thank you!! Love our pizza night!
Leslie
My husband and I both love a LOT of extra sauce on our pizza, so having a good pasta sauce recipe is EVERYTHING!!! This looks like the perfect staple to have on hand!
Tammy
I LOVE this quick and easy no-cook sauce option! This is brilliant and sounds so good...perfect for pizza or your favorite pasta. Definitely trying this! 😀
Elaine
I love Italian cooking and I love using sauce with fresh basil. There is always so much flavor in it that I can never make enough of it. 🙂 Can't wait to experiment with your recipe - it looks and sounds amazing!
Denise
That looks like a delicious pizza sauce, and its so easy to make! I can't wait to try it, and I want to try it soon.
CAMILLA HAWKINS
Homemade pizza is the best and a homemade pizza sauce is a must! This looks like the perfect recipe to build your pizza on!
Eva
Pizza sauce has to be simple! Here in Sweden I often notice a tendency to overwhelm the pizza sauce with too many herbs and spices. I enjoy Swedish pizza, but it's far from the simplicity of the Italian one. And simple pizza doesn't need more than the ingredients you use in your sauce.
megan
I love making homemade pizza! Can't wait to give this recipe a try thanks!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Megan! You're welcome -- you'll love making it.
Colleen
I love this recipe! It's simple and fresh but packs a load of flavour. I will be making it again. Thanks for sharing!
Marisa Franca
Glad you like it, Colleen! Hope you're having a great day. xoxo
Paul
Can you freeze the sauce
Marisa Franca
Yes, Paul! You can freeze the sauce. We have many times. You might want to leave it in the fridge for about a week so the seasonings have a chance to really flavor the sauce.
Jyothi(Jo)
That pizza sauce looks so delicious! YUMM
Marisa Franca
It's one of our favorite recipes, especially when we're in a hurry.
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Oh I love the idea of a little uncooked garlic in there! I bet that is delicious!
Marisa Franca
It is super good! I hope you give it a try, Katie.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Wow!! A no-cook pizza sauce that looks as delicious and thick as this one? That is a life changer!! I can't wait to make it to see if it's as yummy as it looks!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
Ah yes...authentic Italian pizza can come as quite a shock to aficionados of American pizzas. I personally witnessed that shock upon taking a friend of mine, who is a pizza fiend, to a Neopolitan pizza joint. She was polite, but her face said, "what is THIS?!" I love this no-cook version pizza sauce: I'd make it first thing in the morning so that it can hang out all day in the fridge and get even more delicious!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Michelle! Hubby and I love a simple pizza -- you can taste the sauce and the delicious cheese.
Sarah Newman
Love how easy this is! I already have all the ingredients in my pantry. 🙂 Thanks for this simple recipe!
Marisa Franca
My pleasure, Sarah! We love simple.
Reid
did you stage those pizzas
Marisa Franca
The Margherita pizza was made here and we had it last night for dinner 🙂 The other pizza we did have in Venice, Italy. What a night and what a view!!