All About Pizza Sauces

Pizza sauce is a savory, often tomato-based sauce which is used as a topping for pizza. Its origins are unknown, but it is speculated that pizza sauce was first used in Naples, Italy. The most common type of pizza sauce is made with tomatoes, though there are many variations that include different ingredients such as garlic, onion, olives, and spices. 

Pizza sauce is typically red or orange in color, has a smooth, thick consistency, and is placed on top of the pizza dough before other toppings are added. Its flavor complements the cheese and toppings nicely.

While there are many brands offering pizza sauce, not all of them have a rich consistency and tangy, earthy flavors. Some brands even use cheaper tomatoes that can give the sauce an acidic taste.

I hand-picked and tried following brands to find the right fit, the one which makes crusty and delicious pizzas at home. To ease up the process, I also rated the following brands based on consistency, availability, packaging, and preservatives information.

Pizza Sauces to Make Scrumptious Pizza

Salman’s Pizza Sauce 

Salman’s pizza sauce has a creamy, rich and thick consistency that compliments cheesy crust. It comes in multiple sizes, and is widely available. It is perfect to make delicious pizzas at home although it is not economical in comparison to other brand’s offerings.

American Garden Pizza Sauce 

American Garden pizza sauce has an ideal consistency, neither too thick nor too runny, which is perfect to make fresh, sizzling hot pizzas at home. It tastes like home-made pizza sauce, and comes in an eco-friendly glass bottle so it is easy to store. The only downside is it is not widely available. 

Shangrila Pizza Sauce 

Shangrila pizza sauce made with chosen Italian herbs, has a runny consistency. With two different sizes, it is also economical and is widely available at local grocery stores. It is perfect to make dozens of pizzas to feed the crowd.

Dipitt Pizza Sauce 

Dippit pizza sauce has runny consistency. It is widely available and is reasonably priced. It comes in two different sizes and packaging; eco-friendly glass bottle and pet pouches. 

Things I Look for before Buying my Refill of Pizza Sauce

Consistency

The consistency of the pizza sauce is the key to creating a scrumptious base for the pizza. The ideal consistency is neither too runny like water nor too thick like slime, it should be easy to pour and spread, slightly like honey.

Price

The most mentioned brands with ideal consistency on my list, either local or imported, cost about Rs 300 for 320 grams for an eco-friendly glass bottles whereas, there are inexpensive options available in the market, too.

Packaging

While shopping, I always look for the most budget friendly yet sustainable products which help me save money without increasing carbon footprints. Therefore, picking a reusable glass bottle without spending extra bucks is always my priority.

FAQ

What is pizza sauce?

It is usually made with a base of tomatoes and herbs like basil and oregano. Garlic, onions and red pepper flakes can be added to add a hint of spice and flavoring.

Is pizza sauce and pasta sauce the same?

No, pizza sauce is made by combining uncooked tomato paste and other spices and herbs together, whereas pasta sauce is made by slow-cooking tomato paste for hours to create a deep flavoring.

What is an ideal substitute for pizza sauce?

Following sauces can be used as substitute for pizza sauce;

1. Combination of chili garlic sauce and tomato ketchup in 1:2 ratio.
2. Barbeque sauce
3. Pesto sauce