Quick Pizza Sauce from Tomato Paste
Concentrated tomato paste combined with water, olive oil, and Italian herbs creates a versatile pizza base. Adjust consistency by adding water gradually until reaching desired thickness. Ready to use immediately on fresh dough or store for later.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Mix tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and olive oil in a small bowl with a spoon
- 2
Add half the water and stir to combine
- 3
Add remaining water one tablespoon at a time, stirring until desired consistency is reached
- 4
Use immediately on pizzas or store leftovers
Tips
Add water gradually to control thickness; thinner sauce spreads easily, thicker sauce stays concentrated on dough
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week
Prepare up to one week in advance and refrigerate
Spread on pizza dough and top as desired before baking
Common Mistakes
Add water too quickly to avoid oversalting and creating overly thin sauce
Do not skip gradual water addition to avoid guessing consistency