Make all your pizza dreams come true with this sweet, spicy pizza sauce. It’s a rich tomato base that’s naturally smoky and sweet with the perfect amount of heat. Using only five ingredients, it’s easy to make, versatile, and freezes well, too!
I’m fully convinced that homemade pizza sauce makes all the difference. This sweet and spicy version is bold, balanced, and incredibly easy to make, with just a handful of pantry ingredients. It’s smooth, punchy, and brings way more personality to pizza night than anything from a jar.
I blend fire-roasted tomatoes with honey, sriracha, balsamic vinegar, and garlic granules, then season them simply with salt and pepper. The tomatoes add depth, the honey rounds everything out with a touch of sweetness, and the sriracha brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. The balsamic ties it all together with a subtle tang.
I love spreading this sauce over homemade pizza dough and finishing it with Tex-Mex–inspired toppings, but it works beautifully with just about anything. It freezes well, too, so I often make a double batch and stash some away for future pizzas—one of those small efforts that really pays off later.
Can I use regular tomatoes instead of fire-roasted?
You can, but the fire-roasted tomatoes add a touch of sweetness to the sauce. If you can’t find fire-roasted tomatoes, substitute diced tomatoes, then taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
How long does this pizza sauce last?
You can make this sauce and store it in a sealed jar in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze this sauce?
Yes! This sweet and spicy pizza sauce freezes very well for at least 3 months. We love to use these reusable Stasher bags for storing sauces.
Ideas for using this sweet and spicy pizza sauce
This is the sauce I use on my southwest pizza . It also tastes great on this spicy chorizo pizza with caramelized onions , or make your own pizza using a combination of your favorite ingredients or what you have on hand.
You could also use it as a sweet and spicy tomato-based dip for our fried chicken bites or easy chicken bites !
Sweet and Spicy Pizza Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 14 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes (see notes)
- ▢ ¼ cup honey
- ▢ 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic granules and balsamic vinegar
- ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into your blender and blend on high until smooth. 14 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, ¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic granules and balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- Pour the sauce into a small pot over medium-high heat. When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat so the sauce simmers, and place the lid halfway on to prevent splatters. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Use the pizza sauce right away or store it in your fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes very well!
Notes
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Sweet and Spicy Pizza Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes , see notes
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic granules and balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into your blender and blend on high until smooth. 14 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, ¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic granules and balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- Pour the sauce into a small pot over medium-high heat. When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat so the sauce simmers, and place the lid halfway on to prevent splatters. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Use the pizza sauce right away or store it in your fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes very well!
