Simple and delicious, this easy takeaway style tomato pizza sauce recipe takes just a moment to prepare. You can combine it with this pizza dough recipe and follow this guide to making takeaway quality pizza at home!
Are you looking for a reliable takeaway style tomato pizza sauce recipe? This no-cook sauce is one I turn to time and again for pizza night. Above all, the rich tomato flavour is the star of the show here, as it should be. While the recipe is simple, most importantly, the results are delicious.
Ingredients For Easy Pizza Sauce
This takeaway style tomato pizza sauce uses crushed tomatoes / passata rustica. The thick texture is perfect for pizza and it also works well in pasta sauces.
- Crushed Tomatoes: I use Cirio brand Passata Rustica.
- Other Ingredients: Garlic Powder, Dried Oregano, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Olive Oil
How To Make Easy Pizza Sauce
When I say this takeaway style pizza sauce recipe is easy, I really mean it. Ingredients are simply combined in a bowl and the sauce is ready to use. It takes just a minute to prepare, but you can also make it ahead of time for convenience, and a little added flavour.
Step 1: Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, add 680 grams crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepperand 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. Cover and set aside in the fridge until needed (remove from the fridge 1 hour before use).
Step 2: Store / Use
Store pizza sauce in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Easy Pizza Sauce Recipe Tips
BBQ Pizza: Add 4 tablespoons BBQ sauce to the prepared pizza sauce for a BBQ base twist.
Pizza in 10 minutes: Combine this easy pizza sauce with shop bought naan to make a delicious naan pizza. It’s a great shortcut that makes midweek meals or snacks hassle free and quick.
I hope you enjoy this pizza sauce recipe. If you try it, let me know in the comments below how it went!
Easy Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 680 grams crushed tomatoes (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, add 680 grams crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper and 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. Cover and set aside in the fridge until needed (remove from the fridge 1 hour before use).
- Store pizza sauce in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Pizza Sauce Recipe FAQ
What is passatta rustica?
Passata rustica is a thick passata with more pulp than standard passata. It has a more texture and a ‘home made’ feel (hence the name) and is delicious in pizza sauce or pasta dishes. You can buy it online here.
Can I use passata for pizza sauce?
Passata will work for this recipe, but will make a thinner smoother sauce, while passata rustica gives more texture and is more substantial.
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I like my sauce a bit thicker & sweeter so I also add 4 spoonful’s of Tomato Purée and 1 level spoonful of brown sugar.
I use exactly the same Cirio sauce as you do.
I also put the sauce on a low simmer for about 10mins before allowing to cool for a few hours before using.
I like the sound of that Alistair, I’ll try it! The Cirio brand stuff is good quality. Thanks for taking time to leave a review!