You have to try this low-carb, one-pan wonder! Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes
You have to try this low-carb, one-pan wonder!
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You have to try this low-carb, one-pan wonder! Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Crispy Baked Tofu
What could be better than the saucy, savory goodness of classic ratatouille!? Answer: SHEET PAN ratatouille! Say “au revoir” to stovetop babysitting, and “bonjour!” to extra caramelization with minimal effort!
Turn it into a satisfying plant-based meal…
What could be better than the saucy, savory goodness of classic ratatouille!? Answer: SHEET PAN ratatouille! Say “au revoir” to stovetop babysitting, and “bonjour!” to extra caramelization with minimal effort!
Turn it into a satisfying plant-based meal by adding protein-rich Crispy Baked Italian Herb Tofu and drizzling with Creamy Pesto Sauce. We have a feeling it’ll be your new favorite summer meal!
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Homemade Chicken Gyros
Transport yourself to warm and sunny Greece without having to leave your kitchen!
Transport yourself to warm and sunny Greece without having to leave your kitchen! Air Fryer Zucchini
Air Fryer Zucchini is crisp and flavorful. Serve as an appetizer, a snack, or as an elegant side dish alongside chicken, pork chops, or even pasta!
Air Fryer Zucchini is crisp and flavorful. Serve as an appetizer, a snack, or as an elegant side dish alongside chicken, pork chops, or even pasta!
Easy Marinara Sauce
Homemade marinara sauce is perfect to have on hand for an easy dinner! Just add some pasta, a side salad and some garlic bread for the perfect weeknight meal.
Homemade marinara sauce is perfect to have on hand for an easy dinner! Just add some pasta, a side salad and some garlic bread for the perfect weeknight meal.
Mushroom Pizza with Fresh Herbs
This mushroom pizza is a pie everyone raves about! It’s covered with mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, savory sauteed mushrooms, and…
This mushroom pizza is a pie everyone raves about! It’s covered with mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, savory sauteed mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Here’s how to make this next level pizza recipe at home.
Why we love this recipe
Mushroom lovers: you’re in for a treat this this one! When Alex and I went to Big Sur, California last year, we had one incredible mushroom pizza with a breathtaking mountain view. It tasted so good, we knew we needed to recreate a version for you!
Our spin on that mushroom pizza is a white pizza (meaning no tomato sauce) topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, tangy goat cheese dollops, savory sauteed mushrooms, and a handful of fresh herbs. It truly is the best mushroom pizza we’ve had: and we can’t wait to share the recipe with you.
Best types of mushrooms for pizza
What kind of mushrooms go on pizza? Literally any kind of fresh mushroom will work here, but not canned.
- Use fresh mushrooms. We typically use whatever our local grocery has in stock, or stock up at our farmers market. This mushroom pizza has a mix of baby bella mushrooms (aka cremini) and shiitake mushrooms. But feel free to try swapping in oyster mushrooms, sliced portobello mushrooms, or white button mushrooms.
- Avoid canned. Those slimy shrooms in a can are not recommended on pizza: stick to fresh sauteed mushrooms.
- Avoid raw mushrooms on pizza. When put into a hot oven, mushrooms dry out and become shriveled in the high heat. To eat mushrooms on pizza, always sauté them first.
Tips for making mushroom pizza
This mushroom pizza is a white pizza, meaning there is no tomato sauce! Of course, you can add tomato sauce if you’d like: our fan-favorite pizza sauce takes 5 minutes and has loads of flavor. Here are a few tips for this pie:
- Mushroom pizza is great with or without tomato sauce. Traditionally, an Italian white pizza is anything without tomato sauce: we start ours by brushing the crust with olive oil. Then add the cheese and toppings! You can add pizza sauce if you prefer.
- Sauté the mushrooms with herbs and lemon juice. Sautéing makes sure the mushrooms are juicy and seasoned. This one adds some chopped fresh herbs and a little lemon juice for next-level flavor.
- Add goat cheese for creaminess. Dollops of goat cheese are required, in our opinion: they add a creamy texture and a tangy pop to the flavor.
Notes on fresh herbs
For this recipe, we used a mixture of thyme, oregano, and chives: but you could use any that you like. Of course basil would be a natural option, or a small amount of chopped rosemary! Just be sure to use rosemary in moderation: it has a very strong flavor.
We love to grow our own fresh herbs: we find one of the most satisfying things is to run out to the garden and harvest a few! You don’t even need garden space: you can just grow herbs in pots as long as you have a sunny ledge. For all of our tips on fresh herbs, see this post on How to Grow Herbs.
Dietary notes
This mushroom pizza is vegetarian.
More pizza recipes
If you’re a pizza lover like we are, here are a few more pizza recipes you’ll love:
- Try our famous pizza sauce and pizza dough
- Go for a Margherita Pizza or Neapolitan Pizza
- Try these 35 Great Pizza Recipes or 25 Popular Pizza Toppings
- Make our Pickle Pizza, Burrata Pizza, Spinach Pizza, or Pizza Bianca
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a store-bought pizza dough?
Absolutely! While homemade dough is delicious, a good quality store-bought dough saves time. However, our homemade pizza dough is worth the effort!
Do I need to cook the mushrooms before putting them on the pizza?
Yes, it’s recommended. Sautéing the mushrooms until they release their moisture prevents them from drying out on the pizza.
Can I use a different cheese instead of goat cheese?
While goat cheese adds a tangy flavor, you can experiment with feta, ricotta, or even a mild blue cheese like Gorgonzola.
What other toppings would go well with this pizza?
Caramelized onions, roasted garlic, tomato confit, or a drizzle of truffle oil would complement the flavors.
Mushroom Pizza with Fresh Herbs
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Prep Time: 1 hour -
Cook Time: 7 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
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Yield: 8
Print RecipeDescription
This mushroom pizza is a white pizza that’s covered with mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. It’s perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 ball Best Pizza Dough (or Food Processor Dough or Thin Crust Dough)
- 1 ½ cups sliced mixed mushrooms (such as baby bella aka cremini, button, shiitake, and oyster)
- 1 tablespoon each finely chopped fresh thyme and oregano, plus more sprigs for topping
- ¼ teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- Semolina flour or cornmeal, for dusting the pizza peel
Instructions
- Make the pizza dough: Follow the Best Pizza Dough recipe to prepare the dough. (This takes about 15 minutes to make and 45 minutes to rest.)
- Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 500°F. OR preheat your pizza oven (here’s the pizza oven we use).
- Prepare the toppings: Clean the mushrooms and slice them. In a saute pan or skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium high heat. Add the mushrooms, chopped herbs, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When mushrooms are tender, reduce the heat to low, add lemon juice. Remove from the heat.
- Bake the pizza: When the oven is ready, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal or semolina flour. (If you don’t have a pizza peel, you can use a rimless baking sheet or the back of a rimmed baking sheet. But a pizza peel is well worth the investment!) Stretch the dough into a circle; see How to Stretch Pizza Dough for instructions. Then gently place the dough onto the pizza peel.
- Brush a thin layer of olive oil onto the crust. Then top with the mozzarella cheese in an even layer, then the cooked mushrooms, and crumbles of goat cheese. Garnish with the chopped chives and additional thyme sprigs. Sprinkle with 1 pinch kosher salt.
- Use the pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes in the oven (or 1 minute in a pizza oven). Slice into pieces and serve immediately.
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian
Obsessed With This Chicken!
Marry Me Chicken is an easy one-pot meal that’s ready in 40 minutes! Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for the perfect weeknight meal.
Marry Me Chicken is an easy one-pot meal that's ready in 40 minutes! Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for the perfect weeknight meal.
Level Up Your Taco Game!
Taco seasoning is a versatile spice used in so many of our favorite dishes. This homemade taco seasoning recipe allows you to control the spices and add a little less or a little more heat! Let the spices meld and enjoy it in your favorite recipes.
Taco seasoning is a versatile spice used in so many of our favorite dishes. This homemade taco seasoning recipe allows you to control the spices and add a little less or a little more heat! Let the spices meld and enjoy it in your favorite recipes.
Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
If you love hummus and the rich flavor of tomatoes, you’ll ADORE this simple sun-dried tomato hummus. It’s SO versatile, creamy, easy to make, and adds instant flavor to just about everything. Enjoy it on pita, veggies, crackers, sandwiches, and more.
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If you love hummus and the rich flavor of tomatoes, you’ll ADORE this simple sun-dried tomato hummus. It’s SO versatile, creamy, easy to make, and adds instant flavor to just about everything. Enjoy it on pita, veggies, crackers, sandwiches, and more.
It’s perfect for parties, picnics, meal prep, road trips, and everything in between! Just 15 minutes and a food processor or blender required. Let’s make hummus!
This recipe is adapted from the Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus in our cookbook!
Pizza Sauce Recipe
This homemade pizza sauce recipe is full of zingy, garlicky flavor and gets rave reviews! It uses only 5 ingredients…
This homemade pizza sauce recipe is full of zingy, garlicky flavor and gets rave reviews! It uses only 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes: there’s no cooking required.
Making a pizza? Here’s the go-to recipe you need: this homemade pizza sauce recipe! All you need are 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. Dip your spoon in, and you’ll be amazed at the flavor: it’s garlicky, rich, tangy and bright.
Why we love this recipe: This pizza sauce is one of our most-used on this website: we’ve made it more times than we can count. The garlicky, tangy flavor can’t be beat, and it’s beyond simple to make. Once you try it, you’ll never go back. Come, experience the magic!
Featured reader comment
“Absolutely delicious and totally easy. I’ve been making it for years now, so it’s time to show my love with a 5 star rating. Had a pizza party with friends and they loved the sauce so much we put it on the table to drizzle on our slices!” -Leila
Ingredients in this pizza sauce recipe
There are just 5 ingredients in this pizza sauce recipe. Even better: it requires no cooking at all! The flavor depends on the quality of your ingredients, so choose wisely. Here are a few things to know about the ingredients:
- Canned fire roasted tomatoes: Try to find this type of canned tomato if at all possible! Roasting tomatoes over an open flame adds a mellow, sweet flavor. Several brands carry this special type of tomato. If you can’t find them, use the highest quality crushed tomatoes you can find: San Marzano tomatoes are a good substitute. Double check that the can says crushed before purchasing.
- Small garlic clove: Garlic cloves widely vary in size. This recipe calls for a small clove. If you don’t have one, use half a medium or a quarter of a large clove. This is important so that the sauce doesn’t end up too garlicky.
- Dried oregano: Make sure to use dried oregano that’s fairly new so that the flavor is strong enough. If it’s been in your cabinet over 1 year, it’s time for a refresh!
- Olive oil and salt: Use extra virgin olive oil, and no recipe is complete without a pop of kosher salt.
Pro tip
Keep one thing in mind about this pizza sauce: it has a loose texture that’s similar to what’s use in a traditional Neapolitan pizza. Don’t expect it to be like canned American pizza sauce, which can have extra ingredients like sugar and thickeners like cornstarch. Use a very thin layer of it on top of the pizza dough.
How to make homemade pizza sauce
How to make homemade pizza sauce? Many methods simmer the sauce on the stovetop. But after loads of testing, we found that fire roasted tomatoes make it possible to mix right up without cooking. Every time we make it, when I dip my spoon into that beautiful red sauce, it’s beyond my wildest dreams. We used to make it in a blender, but it works simply mixed by hand too! Here are the steps:
Step 1: Peel and finely mince the garlic. Or if you’re using the blender method, peel the garlic clove and slice it into a few rough pieces.
Step 2: Mix the garlic with crushed fire roasted tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, and salt until the olive oil incorporates. Or, throw them in a blender and then blend until fully combined.
Step 3: Spread a very thin layer of the pizza sauce onto your favorite pizza dough recipe.
It’s as simple as that. Take a taste, and you’ll be amazed by the flavor! We’ve had countless people tell us that it’s the best pizza sauce they’ve ever had.
Top pizza dough recipes
We’ve made this pizza sauce recipe so many times, we’ve lost count! To make your own homemade pizza, try one of these pizza dough recipes for the crust:
- Try this pizza dough recipe, our tried and true favorite that works every time!
- Experiment with thin crust pizza dough for a slightly simpler method.
- Go for KitchenAid pizza dough if you have a stand mixer.
Ways to use this pizza sauce
Use this easy pizza sauce recipe on any of your favorite pizza recipes! You can also use it as a dipping sauce for grilled cheese or breadsticks, in baked pasta, or for a pizza quesadilla. Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:
- Pizza like classic Margherita pizza, goat cheese pizza, homemade cheese pizza, or any of these popular pizza toppings.
- Sheet-style pizza like sheet pan pizza that makes two pizzas at once, or fluffy focaccia pizza.
- Deep dish pizza like cast iron pizza or pan pizza.
- Dipping sauce for this easy calzone recipe or grilled cheese dippers.
- Quick pizzas like tortilla pizza, pita pizza, naan pizza, or French bread pizza.
- Alternative pizzas like portobello mushroom pizza or eggplant pizzas.
Dietary notes
This pizza sauce recipe is vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, plant based, dairy-free, and refined sugar free.
Frequently asked questions
Why make no-cook pizza sauce?
There are several advantages! It’s quicker and easier than cooked sauces, requires minimal ingredients, and allows the fresh flavors of the tomatoes to shine through. Additionally, cooking pizza sauce can make it lose its vibrant color and acidity.
Isn’t no-cook sauce too watery for pizza?
Fire-roasted tomatoes have a thicker consistency and more concentrated flavor than regular canned tomatoes. They offer the perfect base for a no-cook sauce that won’t leave your pizza soggy.
What kind of fire-roasted tomatoes should I use?
Crushed fire-roasted tomatoes work well. Don’t substitute diced unless you run the sauce through a blender first.
I don’t have fire-roasted tomatoes. Can I use regular canned tomatoes?
You can, but the flavor won’t be as rich and flavorful. Opt for high-quality canned tomatoes like San Marzano tomatoes, and consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to mimic the fire-roasted flavor.
What herbs can I add to this sauce?
Finely minced fresh basil is a classic addition, but oregano, thyme, or a pinch of red pepper flakes are also delicious options.
How much garlic is too much garlic?
Garlic preference is subjective, but 1 small clove should be enough for a flavorful yet balanced sauce.
How long can I store leftover sauce?
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Pizza Sauce Recipe (5 Minutes!)
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
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Yield: 1 ½ cups
Pin RecipeDescription
This homemade pizza sauce recipe gets rave reviews! It uses only 5 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes: no cooking required.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces crushed fire roasted tomatoes*
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic (1/2 medium clove)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Scant ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Finely mince the garlic (or if using the blender method, simply chop it into a few rough pieces).
- Stir together all ingredients in a bowl until the oil incorporates. Or, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until fully combined (this makes a slightly runnier textured sauce).
- To serve, spread a very thin layer of sauce on top of pizza dough, keeping in mind that this sauce has a loose texture that’s similar to what’s used in a traditional Neapolitan pizza or Margherita pizza. (Don’t expect it to be like canned American pizza sauce, which can have extra ingredients like sugar and thickeners like cornstarch.) Store refrigerated for 1 week or frozen up to 3 months.
Notes
Recipe inspired by Flour Water Salt Yeast
*Fire roasted tomatoes are key to the flavor! They’re available at many mainstream groceries these days and have a mellow, sweet flavor. If you absolutely cannot find them, use a high quality brand of crushed tomatoes: San Marzano tomatoes are a good substitute. Do not use diced tomatoes, unless you use the blender method for the sauce.
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: Pizza Sauce Recipe, Pizza Sauce, Homemade Pizza Sauce