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Low Carb Pizza Sauce from One Can of Tomato Paste
There’s nothing better than enjoying a slice of pizza on a friday night topped with your favorite pizza toppings including this delicious Low Carb Pizza Sauce from One Can of Tomato Paste!
It is a sugar free sauce offering a healthier alternative to store-bought pizza sauce.
A lot of pizza sauce brands you will find at your local grocery store contains sugar in one form or another.
Even the low carb authentic pizza sauce available for purchase does not always use the alternative sweetener I prefer.
So this is not only a frugal way to create homemade sauce for a homemade pizza night, but gives you the option of creating a simple recipe in only a couple of minutes that does not include added sugar.
This easy homemade pizza sauce recipe will become a staple in your kitchen in a few basic steps that is fail safe even if its your first time making it!
I will show you how to create your own sauce that is low-carb using just one can of tomato paste, some simple ingredients, and a few kitchen tools.
This recipe will make enough for one large 11×15 thin crust pizza, or three medium 10″ round pizzas.
Keep reading for tips, substitutions and frequently asked questions about the best homemade pizza sauce recipe and the great ways to use it.
What pantry staples you’ll need to make this Low Carb Quick Pizza Sauce
- 1 (6oz) Can of Tomato Paste
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Ground Oregano
- Italian Seasoning or Dried Basil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Stevia (or other alternative sweetener to cut the acidity of the tomatoes)
- Water
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk or Spoon
Now let’s make this Easy Pizza Sauce Recipe
Get out your medium bowl, whisk and or spoon.
Start with putting your can of tomato paste in the bowl followed by the herbs, seasonings, oil and salt.
Mixing in everything first except for the liquid allows the herbs to be anchored in the paste so they do not float around creating the perfect flavors.
Once everything is well whisked up, slowly add the water in four increments.
This ensures that the sauce and water incorporates without a mess.
This recipe will make 3 cups of sauce which is enough for one large 11×15 thin crust pizza, or three medium 10″ round pizzas.
If you are only making a small pizza, you can save the extra sauce in a quart ziploc bag, airtight container or glass jar.
The leftover pizza sauce will stay fresh in the fridge up to seven days or three months if frozen.
Here is how I save my extra Low Carb Pizza Sauce
This truly is the best pizza sauce recipe as this pizza sauce freezes well!
I pour the excess into an ice cube tray and freeze.
Once the cubes are frozen, then I transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip top freezer bag.
They keep up to 3 months in the freezer.
To use them, simply add the amount of frozen cubes you want to use to a small saucepan with a few tablespoons of water over low heat.
The additional water is just enough water to prevent the sauce from scorching in the pan.
Keep it over a low heat and stir occasionally until the cubes have thawed.
If you find you want a thicker consistency, just add in an additional cube or two and let them thaw in the sauce.
This way you will be able to thaw what you need and not cook up too much sauce at once.
You could also leave the frozen cubes to thaw at room temperature.
Tips, Substitutions, and FAQs
- While some pizza enthusiasts insist on using fresh tomatoes, whole tomatoes or even San Marzano tomatoes, our tomato paste recipe still shines. This choice offers convenience and consistency without sacrificing flavor. This delicious homemade pizza sauce recipe shows you how to get the best tomato flavor from a can of tomato paste.
- Making your own pizza sauce allows you to tailor it to your preferences where you can adjust the seasoning, thickness, and spiciness to suit your taste. You can opt for fresh herbs instead of dried like fresh basil, fresh tomato puree, and fresh garlic cloves. And you can also make it spicy with the addition of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- If you want to use crushed tomatoes or tomato purée, I would recommend doubling the recipe for a large batch of this sauce. Using tomato paste plus the other tomatoes helps balance the consistency of the sauce since the crushed tomatoes have a higher water content. You may want to add it all to a food processor or use an immersion blender so the tomato sauce is smooth.
- If the sauce seems too thick for your liking, add in a little bit of water at a time mixing well after each addition so you get the right consistency. If you make it too watery, it will create a soggy pizza and you don’t want that!
- Consider using your leftover pizza sauce as the tomato paste addition to my recipe for Keto Marinara Sauce. This will create the best spaghetti sauce as the herb combination is spot on for flavor!
- This Low Carb Pizza Sauce is perfect for your next pizza night or as a dipping sauce for garlic bread, pizza rolls or my Easy Keto Pizza Dippers!
- To increase the depth of flavor you will cook recipe ingredients before making the sauce with adding water. Simply heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat then add tomato paste. Stir in the herbs you are going to use then cook pizza sauce stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes. It will brown slightly as you cook it. Do not cook sauce for very long, you just want it browned a bit and warmed. Now proceed with the recipe where you add in the water.
- You can easily use this Low Carb Pizza Sauce with my homemade pizza dough as the perfect pizza base for a frozen pizza next time. It is one of the best pizza bases to use rather than the traditional red sauce since it can be thickened so it won’t contain too much water. Excess moisture in a thinner sauce can easily create freezer burn.
- To add depth and umami, a small amount of anchovy paste can work wonders in your pizza sauce.
- Consider adding a touch of balsamic vinegar to your sauce to add a subtle natural sweetness and complexity.
This easy recipe, using a can of tomato paste and simple ingredients, will become a staple in your kitchen, making your homemade pizza nights even more special.
It not only offers the best flavor for your pizza, but is the most frugal option available that you can have on hand at a moments notice.
Homemade pizza will be requested often when you have this wonderful Low Carb Pizza Sauce from One Can of Tomato Paste recipe available!
Bon Apetit!
Low Carb Pizza Sauce from One Can of Tomato Paste
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Whisk or Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 6oz Can of Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Ground Oregano
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tiny spoon Stevia Powder Also measures as 1/32
- 1 cup Water plus 2 Tbsp additional
Instructions
- Get out your medium bowl, whisk and or spoon.
- Start with putting your can of tomato paste in the bowl followed by the herbs, seasonings, oil and salt.
- Mixing in everything first except for the liquid allows the herbs to be anchored in the paste so they do not float around creating the perfect flavors.
- Once everything is well whisked up, slowly add the water in four increments whisking well after each addition. This ensures that the sauce and water incorporates without a mess.
- This recipe will make 3 cups of sauce which is enough for one large 11×15 thin crust pizza, or three medium 10″ round pizzas.
- If you are only making a small pizza, you can save the extra sauce in a quart ziploc bag, airtight container or glass jar.
- The leftover pizza sauce will stay fresh in the fridge up to seven days or three months if frozen.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 2 tablespoons | |
| Servings: 24 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 8 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1.5g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 0.3g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 74mg | 2% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
- To increase the depth of flavor you will cook recipe ingredients before making the sauce with adding water. Simply heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat then add tomato paste. Stir in the herbs you are going to use then cook pizza sauce stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes. It will brown slightly as you cook it. Do not cook sauce for very long, you just want it browned a bit and warmed. Now proceed with the recipe where you add in the water.
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