Nothing beats a homemade pizza sauce that’s rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. This easy recipe combines ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices, creating a thick, smooth sauce that elevates any pizza. Whether classic or loaded with toppings, this homemade sauce brings out the best in every slice.

Best Homemade Rich Sauce Recipe for Pizza

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Servings

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

This Homemade Rich Pizza Sauce makes about 1 cup. Bursting with fresh flavors, this pizza sauce is free of any artificial flavor or colors that you usually find in store-bought options. If you do not intend using this sauce immediately, you may store this in an air-tight glass jar and leave in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bon appetit!

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Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 nos Onion (Medium-sized, diced)
3 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
1 can Whole Peeled Tomatoes (Crushed)
3 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Ground White Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Red Chili Flakes

Directions

Preheat a pan and add olive oil.
Add diced onion and garlic, then sauté over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until translucent.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and mix well.
Add tomato paste, paprika, brown sugar, dried basil, oregano, thyme, white pepper, salt, and red chili flakes.
Mix thoroughly, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan and let the sauce simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let it cool.
Use as a delicious base for your favorite pizza!

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Notes

For a richer taste, let the sauce simmer longer (up to 30 minutes) to deepen the flavors. You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra complexity.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend it with an immersion blender after simmering. For a chunkier texture, mash the tomatoes lightly with a spoon instead of fully crushing them.
To unlock maximum flavor, briefly sauté the dried herbs and spices with the onions and garlic before adding the tomatoes. This releases their essential oils, making the sauce more aromatic.
This sauce tastes even better the next day! Store it in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it in portions for quick and easy pizza nights.