A pizza sauce is a simple yet delectable concoction made of ripened tomatoes and garlic with a kick of fresh basil and aromatic Italian herbs. While it is essentially used to make pizzas, you can elevate your meals and turn them into your holy grail comfort food with just a dash of this indulgent sauce. One of the most effective ways to repurpose pizza sauce in your meals is by using a jar to store it. Not only does it last longer, but it also packs a punch allowing you to make delicious and hearty meals instantly. 

Moreover, a ready-to-use or jarred pizza sauce is excellent for a vegan looking to add some spice to their food and life. Good quality pizza sauce is dairy-free and gluten-free, with no added preservatives, artificial coloring, fillers, chemicals, or processed sugar. It is perfect for anyone looking to watch their diet. Despite being so flavorful and delicious, a pizza sauce is low in carbs and cholesterol, making it ideal for those on a journey of healthy eating. After all, eating right doesn’t have to be expensive or bland. Add a hint of the pizza sauce, and you’re in Italian heaven.

Different Ways To Use Pizza Sauce

If you love the taste of pizza sauce but don’t want to make a greasy pizza now and then, here are a few recipes to help you incorporate this beautiful sauce into your daily diet. 

Protein Marinade

Given that a pizza sauce is made from tomatoes, basil, oregano, and other Italian seasonings, it can ideally double up as a marinade for your meat or vegan meat substitutes. The acidity of the raw tomatoes can help tenderize the meat to give you the juiciest barbecued chicken. Wash your protein well, pat it dry and soak it in the pizza sauce. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, and finish it off on the grill till it’s thoroughly cooked. Add some salt and pepper, and serve it with fresh basil. 

Salad Vinaigrette

Using a jarred pizza sauce can help you save lots of time in the kitchen, whether making a pizza or whipping up a healthy salad. Just toss a few spoons of pizza sauce with some vinegar, honey, and mustard in your mason jar and shake it well. Make sure you’re shaking it vigorously to allow the oil in the pizza sauce to emulsify with the vinegar. Once your done mixing, your vinaigrette is ready to be drizzled. 

Salsa

Salsa is just a spicy tomato dip with some added vegetables and spices. Given that a pizza sauce is also just a herb-infused tomato base, it’s nearly effortless to transform a pizza sauce into a salsa. Grab a couple of spoonful of your jarred pizza sauce and add them to the bowl. Then, toss some of your favorite veggies, herbs, and spices. Add some red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, and chili. You’re ready to go with a bit of sugar, a dash of salt, and a good mix!

Bloody Mary

To make this summery drink:

1. Pulse your pizza sauce in a mixer.
2. Strain the mixture for a smooth tomato-ey base.
3. Add some vodka, a dash of hot sauce, horseradish, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked black pepper, and a pinch of celery salt.
4. Pop some lime juice and a lemon wedge, and give it a good shake.
5. Strain the cocktail and serve it with fresh olives, parsley, or lime. 

Final Words

The rich blend of spices and a lush tomato base set a pizza sauce apart from any other tomato puree. No matter the dish, you can elevate it instantly with just a spoonful of this heavenly Italian sauce.