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San Marzano Pizza Sauce

Published: February 5, 2022 Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Cambrea Gordon. This post may contain affiliate links.

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san marzano pizza sauce in a glass with fresh basil and salt.
san marzano pizza sauce in a white baking dish.
san marzano pizza sauce with fresh basil and salt in a white baking dish.

This homemade San Marzano pizza sauce is made with five ingredients in 30 minutes and will make any pizza taste restaurant-worthy! Use this fresh sauce as the base for your favorite pizza or as a dip for warm garlic bread to elevate your next Italian night!

homemade san marzano pizza sauce in a small pot garnished with fresh basil and sea salt.

Pizza night in my house always involves from-scratch pizza dough and pizza sauce!

This San Marzano pizza sauce is the best because it's so easy to make and blows any store-bought tomato sauce out of the water.

San Marzano tomatoes are very high-quality tomatoes and the best for giving any sauce an authentic restaurant-quality flavor.

For more pizza night recipes, try Cast Iron Pizza, Focaccia Pizza, and Spicy Vodka Sauce.

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san marzano pizza sauce in a glass jar with fresh basil and sea salt.

why you'll love this recipe

  • This homemade pizza sauce is baked in the oven, making it quick and easy for a last-minute pizza night.
  • You only need five ingredients and 30 minutes to make this recipe.
  • This recipe is made with the best quality ingredients and tomatoes, giving it an authentic restaurant-quality taste!

ingredient notes

Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below!

ingredients for the homemade san marzano pizza sauce.
  • Whole San Marzano tomatoes: These tomatoes are the best quality to use for homemade sauce because they have a sweeter taste and less acid, water, and seeds than other varieties. I do not recommend substituting them.
  • Sugar: The sugar is used to cut through some of the acids in the tomatoes. You can also substitute honey instead.
  • Shallot: Shallots are sweeter than regular onions and hold more flavor than regular onions.

instructions

Before you start, preheat the oven to 400 F/205 C.

STEP ONE: Combine the sauce ingredients. In a large cast-iron skillet, dutch oven, or oven-proof pan, combine the San Marzano tomatoes, fresh garlic, shallot, granulated sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

STEP TWO: Bake the pizza sauce. Bake the sauce in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

a collage of the steps for making san marzano pizza sauce.

STEP THREE: Test for doneness. When the sauce is ready, it will look thick and will have reduced slightly.

STEP FOUR: Blend! Transfer the baked sauce to a blender and blend for 30 seconds until it's very smooth. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, blend or pulse it until you reach your desired texture.

expert tips

  • Use San Marzano tomatoes: These tomatoes are widely available and are of higher quality than regular brands. They are always my go-to choice for creating the tastiest sauces!
  • Make a double batch for later. I love making a double batch and freezing half of it for later! Then you can pull it out for your next pizza night.
spooning the homemade san marzano pizza sauce on dough.

storage & freezing

You can store any leftover sauce in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container or jar.

This recipe yields about three cups of sauce. You can transfer any leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to three months. When you are ready to use it, let it defrost in the fridge overnight or place the container in a bowl of cool water for a few hours.

faq's

How many pizzas can you make with the San Marzano pizza sauce?

This recipe yields about 3 cups of sauce. Depending on how big your pizzas are, you can make up to 6-9 pizzas.

Can you freeze San Marzano pizza sauce?

Yes! Store the sauce in an airtight container or jar for up to three months in the freezer.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely! You will likely need a larger pan and will need to add some minutes to the baking time.

Are San Marzano tomatoes better for pizza sauce?

San Marzano tomatoes are viewed as the best tomato choice for pizza (or pasta) since they contain less water which creates a thicker sauce.

more recipes to try

  • Vodka Sauce Pizza
  • Soft & Chewy Pizza Dough
  • Parmesan Bread Bites
  • Garlic Bread Rolls

If you tried this or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also, please leave a star rating while you're there! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

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San Marzano Pizza Sauce

This homemade San Marzano pizza sauce is made with five ingredients in 30 minutes and will make any pizza taste restaurant-worthy! Use this fresh sauce as the base for your favorite pizza or as a dip for warm garlic bread to elevate your next Italian night!
Servings 3 cups
Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Total 35 mins
Course : Side Dish
Cuisine : Italian
Author : Cambrea Gordon

Equipment

  • blender
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Ingredients  

  • 28 ounce can San Marzano whole tomatoes
  • 5 fresh garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 medium shallot chopped
  • 1 Β½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Β½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ΒΌ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F/205 C.
  • Combine the tomatoes, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, sugar, and Italian seasoning in a 9 inch cast iron skillet, dutch oven, or oven-proof baking pan.
    28 ounce can San Marzano whole tomatoes, 5 fresh garlic cloves, 1 Β½ tablespoon Italian seasoning, Β½ teaspoon granulated sugar, ΒΌ teaspoon fine sea salt, ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper, 1 medium shallot
  • Bake the sauce for 30 minutes, or until the pizza sauce looks reduced and thickened.
  • Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Store it in a sealed container or jar in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months!

Notes

Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.
  • Use San Marzano tomatoes: These tomatoes are widely available and are of higher quality than regular brands. They are always my go-to choice for creating the tastiest sauces!
  • Make a double batch for later. I love making a double batch and freezing half of it for later! Then you can pull it out for your next pizza night.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 4mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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  1. Katie says

    January 29, 2023 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      January 30, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Yay! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review Katie! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    January 25, 2023 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe multiple times and it is my favorite! So easy to throw together, I always make a double batch and freeze most of it. It’s perfect to pull out whenever I need it and tastes soooo much better than store bought!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      January 25, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Yay! Love to hear that!

      Reply
  3. Randy says

    August 28, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out great! Not gonna buy pizza sauce again. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 28, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Randy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Candice says

    February 28, 2022 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    I will never buy store bought pizza sauce again! This was incredibly easy to make and so flavorful- we froze leftover sauce to use for our next pizza night!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      February 28, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      YAY! Love to hear it, thanks Candice!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Nolan says

    February 25, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    I had never made homemade pizza sauce before and this recipe was so easy! It tasted much better than store bought sauce. We put it on your cast iron pizza which was recommended, I don't think we'll be buying pizza from a store or take out any time soon!!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      February 25, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks so much for the review Nolan! I'm thrilled to hear you loved this recipe.

      Reply
  6. Esther Kowalski says

    February 20, 2022 at 3:42 am

    5 stars
    This sauce is delicious! I made it for our cast iron pizza recipe and it was so good!πŸ˜‹

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      February 21, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      Yay! Love to hear this, thanks for the review Esther! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Savannah says

    February 05, 2022 at 5:32 am

    5 stars
    The sauce was perfect! We made it on your cast iron pizza recipe and it was so good everyone really loved it!

    Reply

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