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Pizza night
Can You Use Tomato Sauce on Pizza?
The short answer
Yes. A good jarred tomato sauce makes a great pizza. Use less than you think, spread it thin and don't cook it first. It finishes in the oven. Want the pizzeria taste without seasoning it yourself? Our Pizza Sauce is made for the job, with oregano already in.
By the Vitelli family, from our dad's 1962 recipe at Jule's in Jersey City.
How to sauce a pizza
- Go easyAbout 1/3 cup for a 12-inch pie. Too much and the crust goes soggy.
- Spread it thinBack of a spoon, in circles from the middle. Leave half an inch at the edge.
- Don't cook it firstStraight from the jar. It cooks down on the pie.
- Crank the ovenAs hot as it goes, 500°F or more, with a stone or steel if you have one.
Our recipe
Which jar for pizza night?
Both come from our dad's recipe. Both have no added sugar. The difference is the herb.
Our pick for pizzaPizza Sauce
Oregano forward, the classic pizzeria taste. Spoon it right on.
Vine-ripened tomatoes, water, onion, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano.
Also greatClassic Red
Basil forward, the sauce from Jule's chicken parm. Great on a margherita.
Tomatoes (tomatoes, salt, dry basil), water, onion, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, citric acid.
“Honestly the best pizza sauce I've ever had. My entire family loves it. Will only use this brand from now on.”
Amy S. · Verified buyer, Pizza Sauce
Quick questions
Is marinara the same as pizza sauce?
Close, but not quite. Pizza sauce is usually thicker and leans on oregano so it doesn't run on the crust. Marinara is thinner. More on tomato sauce vs. marinara.
Should I cook the sauce before it goes on the pizza?
No. Use it straight from the jar. Pre-cooking makes it too thick and it can scorch in a hot oven.
How many pizzas does one jar make?
About six 12-inch pizzas at 1/3 cup each. A 16 oz jar is roughly 2 cups.
Make it tonight.Try our Arugula & Prosciutto Pizza recipe.
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