Cooked Pizza Sauce

Cooked Pizza Sauce 

Rich, Thick & Classic Pizzeria Flavor

A cooked pizza sauce delivers deep, concentrated tomato flavor that stands up beautifully to cheese, meats, and hearty toppings. Slow simmering mellows acidity, enhances sweetness, and creates the bold taste many people associate with classic American and Italian-American pizzerias.

If you prefer a thicker, richer sauce with a well-developed flavor, this cooked version is the perfect choice.

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Why Choose a Cooked Pizza Sauce?

• Deeper Flavor – Simmering intensifies tomatoes and spices

• Thicker Consistency – No watery pizza centers

• Milder Acidity – Easier on the stomach

• Great for Hearty Toppings – Sausage, pepperoni, vegetables

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes or tomato purée

• 1 can (6 oz / 170 g) tomato paste

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)

• 1½ tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Sauté the Garlic
   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.

2. Add Tomatoes
   Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until fully combined.

3. Season the Sauce
   Add salt, sugar (if using), oregano, basil, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4. Simmer Slowly
   Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

5. Taste & Adjust
   Adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

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Pro Tips for the Best Cooked Pizza Sauce

• Low and slow is key – Avoid boiling to prevent bitterness

• Use quality tomatoes – Better tomatoes mean better sauce

• Blend if desired – For a smoother sauce, blend briefly after cooking

• Cool before spreading – Helps control moisture on the dough

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Best Pizzas for Cooked Sauce

• Classic cheese pizza

• Pepperoni pizza

• Meat-lover’s pizza

• Deep-dish or pan pizza

• Sicilian-style pizza

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Storage & Freezing

• Refrigerator: Up to 7 days in an airtight container

• Freezer: Up to 3 months (freeze in portioned containers)

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Cooked vs. Uncooked Pizza Sauce

Cooked Sauce	Uncooked Sauce
Rich & thick	Fresh & bright
Lower acidity	Pure tomato flavor
Best for heavy toppings	Best for high-heat ovens

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Why This Recipe Works

Cooking the sauce allows the tomatoes, herbs, and garlic to fully marry, producing a balanced, bold flavor that tastes familiar, comforting, and undeniably pizza-perfect.

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Final Thoughts

This cooked pizza sauce is a reliable classic—easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for pizza night any time of the week. Once you try it, store-bought sauce won’t compare.

OTHER RECIPES

  Pizza Sauce Ingredients 

* 2 tablespoons olive oil 

 * 1/4 Cup chopped onions 

 * 1 tablespoon minced garlic 

 * 3 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled and minced 

 * 3 oz. canned tomato paste 

 * 2 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 

 * 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 

 * 1/4 Black Pepper 

 * 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter, sliced 

  Pizza Sauce Instructions 

 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. 

 2. Sauté the onions in oil for 1 minute. 

 3. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning. 

 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

 5. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, forabout 5 minutes. 

 6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in butter pieces. 

 7. When the butter is half melted, remove the skillet from heat and continue stirring until thoroughly incorporated. Cool. Enjoy the Cooked Pizza Sauce recipes !!!

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Italian Pizza Sauce Recipe

Italian Pizza Sauce Recipe 

Classic, Simple & Full of Flavor

An authentic Italian pizza sauce proves that less is more. Made with high-quality tomatoes, olive oil, and a few classic seasonings, this sauce delivers the pure, bold flavor found in traditional Italian pizzerias. No heavy spices, no sugar overload—just clean tomato taste that cooks beautifully on the pizza.

This recipe works for Neapolitan, Roman, and classic Italian-style pizzas.

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Why This Italian Pizza Sauce Works

• Authentic Italian Flavor – Simple, traditional ingredients

• No Artificial Additives – Fresh, clean taste

• Versatile – Suitable for cooked or uncooked use

• Pizzeria-Quality – Used by professionals worldwide

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Ingredients

• 1 can (14–15 oz / 400–425 g) whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• ¾–1 tsp sea salt (to taste)

• ½ tsp dried oregano (optional, traditional in some regions)

• Optional:

  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

  • Fresh basil leaves, torn by hand

Traditional note: Many Italian pizza sauces contain only tomatoes and salt. Everything else is optional and regional.

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Instructions (Classic Uncooked Method)

1. Crush the Tomatoes
   Place tomatoes in a bowl and crush by hand or pulse briefly in a food processor until smooth but still textured.

2. Season Lightly
   Add salt, olive oil, and optional oregano or garlic. Stir gently.

3. Rest the Sauce
   Let rest at room temperature for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

4. Use on Pizza
   Spread a thin layer over prepared dough before adding toppings.

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Optional Cooked Italian Sauce Version

For a slightly richer flavor:

1. Heat olive oil gently in a saucepan.

2. Add tomatoes and salt.

3. Simmer on low for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Cool before using.

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Pro Tips for Authentic Italian Results

• Use high-quality tomatoes – They are the star

• Avoid sugar – Good tomatoes don’t need it

• Less sauce is more – Prevents soggy crust

• Add basil after baking for best aroma

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Best Pizza Styles for This Sauce

• Margherita pizza

• Neapolitan pizza

• Roman thin-crust pizza

• Wood-fired or stone-baked pizza

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Storage

• Refrigerator: Up to 3 days (best fresh)

• Freezer: Up to 2 months (uncooked version freezes best)

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Why This Recipe Is Truly Italian

Italian pizza sauce focuses on ingredient quality, balance, and restraint. Instead of overpowering spices, this sauce enhances the dough, cheese, and toppings—exactly how pizza is meant to taste in Italy.

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Final Thoughts

If you want pizza that tastes like it came straight from an Italian pizzeria, this sauce is your foundation. Simple, authentic, and endlessly reliable.

OTHER RECIPES

A great pizza sauce recipe to try ! 

Pizza Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 can (500) gr. crushed tomato,
• 1 can (4 oz.) tomato paste,
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic,
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil,
• 2 teaspoons sugar,
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion,
• 1 tablespoon olive oil,
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano,
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder,
• salt and pepper to taste.

Pizza Sauce INSTRUCTIONS: 

 Saute the garlic and onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes and add the other ingredients except the basil. Simmer the pizza sauce for about 15-20 minutes. 

Add the chopped basil 5 minutes before the sauce is ready. 

If during the simmering, the sauce becomes too thick, add some water. 

This pizza sauce recipe yields enough pizza sauce for about 4 medium pizzas. 

Cooking tip: 

With the same ingredients you can prepare a pizza sauce without cooking. 

Simply blend briskly all the ingredients with a stick blender and let the sauce sit for half hour before using, in order to blend flavors. 

For the uncooked pizza sauce you can substitute the chopped onion with onion powder. 

If you chose to make the cooked pizza sauce, let it cool down a little bit before using it, otherwise the top of the pizza will get cooked much faster than the bottom if the pizza sauce is applied when it is still hot....and the pizza sauce recipe is ready ! southwestern-oil-sauce.

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Uncooked Pizza Sauce

Uncooked Pizza Sauce

Fresh, Bold Flavor in Minutes

This uncooked pizza sauce is the secret behind many of the world’s best pizzas. Popular in Neapolitan and wood-fired styles, this no-cook sauce preserves the natural sweetness of tomatoes while delivering a clean, vibrant flavor that cooks perfectly on the pizza itself.

If you want a sauce that tastes bright, authentic, and restaurant-quality, this uncooked version is a must-try.

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Why Choose an Uncooked Pizza Sauce?

• Pure Tomato Flavor – Nothing gets cooked away

• Ultra-Fast – Ready in under 5 minutes

• Authentic Pizzeria Style – Used by professional pizza makers

• Perfect Texture – Cooks naturally in the oven

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Ingredients

• 1 can (14–15 oz / 400–425 g) whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• ¾ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

• Optional: 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

Traditional note: Authentic Neapolitan pizza often uses only tomatoes and salt—everything else is optional.

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Instructions

1. Crush the Tomatoes
   Place tomatoes in a bowl and crush by hand or pulse briefly in a food processor until smooth but slightly textured.

2. Season
   Add olive oil, salt, oregano (if using), red pepper flakes, and garlic (optional). Stir gently.

3. Rest the Sauce
   Let sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

4. Use Immediately
   Spread a thin layer over pizza dough. The sauce will cook naturally in the oven.

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Pro Tips for Perfect Uncooked Pizza Sauce

• Use high-quality tomatoes – They make all the difference

• Keep it simple – Too many ingredients overpower the pizza

• Go light on sauce – Prevents soggy crust

• Hand-crushing gives the best rustic texture

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Best Pizzas for Uncooked Sauce

• Neapolitan pizza

• Margherita pizza

• Wood-fired or high-heat oven pizzas

• Thin-crust artisan pizzas

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Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerator: Up to 48 hours (best fresh)

• Freezer: Not recommended—fresh flavor is key

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Why This Recipe Works

Uncooked pizza sauce relies on quality ingredients instead of cooking time. The heat of the oven concentrates the tomatoes naturally, delivering a sauce that tastes fresh, balanced, and authentically Italian.

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Final Thoughts

If you’ve never tried uncooked pizza sauce, this recipe will change the way you make pizza forever. It’s simple, fast, and produces professional-level results at home.

OTHER RECIPES

Pizza Sauce Ingredients
* 28 oz. of can crushed tomatoes
* 3 oz. of tomato paste
* 4 tbsps. Pecorino Romano
* 1 tsp Oregano
* 2 tbsps. minced fresh garlic
* 1 tbsp. black pepper
* 3 tsps. of sugar
* 2 teaspoons of dried basil

Pizza Sauce Instructions

1. Whisk all  ingredients together.
2. Allow flavors to blend for one hour before using. Enjoy your pizza !

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