Three Oil-Based Pizza Sauces
Three Oil-Based Pizza Sauces provide easy tomato-free alternatives for homemade pizza. Choose aromatic garlic and herbs, a fresh California-style lemon mustard sauce, or a smoky Southwestern sauce with cumin and cayenne.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing Bowls, 3 Small
- Pastry brush
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Garlic Oil Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Basil
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the California-Style Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1½ teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Southwestern Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
For the Garlic Oil Sauce
- Pour the olive oil into a small mixing bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until evenly combined.
- Cover and let the sauce rest for 10 minutes.
- Brush a thin layer over prepared pizza dough.
For the California-Style Sauce
- Pour the olive oil and lemon juice into a second small mixing bowl.
- Add the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk vigorously until emulsified.
- Cover and let the sauce rest for 10 minutes.
- Brush a thin layer over prepared pizza dough.
For the Southwestern Sauce
- Pour the olive oil into a third small mixing bowl.
- Add the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk until the spices are evenly distributed.
- Cover and let the sauce rest for 10 minutes.
- Brush a thin layer over prepared pizza dough.
For Serving
- Add the desired pizza toppings over the chosen sauce.
- Bake the pizza according to the instructions for the selected dough.
- Whisk any remaining sauce again before serving or storing.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Use the garlic oil sauce with mushrooms, mozzarella, spinach, or roasted vegetables. Pair the California-style sauce with rocket, goat cheese, avocado, or grilled vegetables. The Southwestern sauce works well with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, and red onion.Recipe Notes
Each sauce makes enough for four individual pizzas or one large pizza when applied in a thin layer. Avoid using too much oil because an excessive quantity can make the finished pizza greasy. Whisk each sauce again immediately before brushing it over the dough.Variations
Add chilli flakes or rosemary to the garlic sauce. Fresh basil or finely grated lemon zest can brighten the California version. Add dried oregano, lime zest, or extra cayenne to the Southwestern sauce. Maple syrup has been selected instead of honey so all three sauces remain vegan.Storage
Store the sauces separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to four days. Allow refrigerated olive oil to return to room temperature before use because it may become cloudy or partially solid. Whisk thoroughly before spreading the sauce over pizza dough.Wine Advice
Pair the garlic oil sauce with Chardonnay, the California-style sauce with Sauvignon Blanc, and the smoky Southwestern version with a fruit-forward Zinfandel.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 tablespoon sauce | Calories: 65 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 95 mg | Sugar: 1 g