Kittencal's No Cook Pizza Sauce or Marinara Dipping Sauce

Transform your homemade pizza night or appetizer spread with the simplicity and bold flavors of Kittencal's No Cook Pizza Sauce or Marinara Dipping Sauce. This quick, 5-minute recipe combines pantry staples like canned tomato sauce, tomato paste, and aromatic dried herbs to create a rich and vibrant sauce that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Sweetened with a hint of sugar and elevated by olive oil and spices, this no-cook masterpiece requires zero stove time—perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Use it as a tangy, herbaceous pizza base or a savory marinara dip for garlic bread, mozzarella sticks, and more. With optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this crowd-pleaser is an easy way to elevate your favorite dishes. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to five days, making it a go-to condiment you'll reach for again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the canned tomato sauce and tomato paste.

Step 2

Add olive oil, granulated sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.

Step 3

Season with salt, ground black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for added heat.

Step 4

Stir all the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed, such as adding more sugar for sweetness or more spices for additional flavor.

Step 6

Use immediately as a pizza sauce or serve as a marinara dipping sauce. No cooking is necessary.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(474.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	212.4

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2451.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.3mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1770.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.7%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 85.7%