Frankly, homemade pizza sauce is the best and simple to make. However, store-bought pizza sauce provides a major convenience factor and many sauces out there taste pretty close to homemade.
That being said, here are 22 popular pizza sauce brands that are worth considering for your next pizza meal. We hope you are able to discover a new brand to try and enjoy!
Brands of Pizza Sauce
Botticelli
Where To Buy: in stores
Botticelli was launched in 2002 and has been a family business from the beginning. The family’s ancestors related to the brand date back four generations to Sicily Italy where they worked closely with food. They continue to be loyal to their roots by obtaining all ingredients for their products from Italy.
Botticelli Traditional Pizza Sauce is made with 100% Italian tomatoes and is a product of Italy.
Ingredients: Tomato Purée, Cherry Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Carrots, Onions, Sea Salt, Basil, Garlic, Oregano
Cento
Where To Buy: shop.cento.com
Alfred Ciccotelli, Sr. fought in World War II in the U.S. Army and returned home to work at a Philadelphia food wholesaler. While working there, he began importing Italian foods on behalf of the company.
Eventually, the owners opted to stick to their roots of candy and tobacco. However, Ciccotelli had another plan. He went on to open his own Italian specialty foods business which became Cento that we know today. Ciccotelli’s sons would go on to achieve national distribution of its products.
Cento Pizza Sauce is fully prepared. It is gluten-free, non-GMO, and does not contain preservatives. Its ingredients are:
Ingredients: Water, Tomato Concentrate, Salt, Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic and Black Pepper.
Chef Boyardee
Where To Buy: in stores, amazon.com
Chef Boyardee was a real man who was also a real chef. He was a chef at New York’s famous Plaza Hotel and later opened his own restaurant in the early 1920s in Cleveland. His name was actually Boiardi but he used “Boyardee” for his eventual pasta products because it was easier for Americans to pronounce.
The brand, Chef Boyardee, came about after customers began requesting Boiardi’s spaghetti sauce for at-home use. He began distributing it in milk bottles before production moved into a Pennsylvania factory.
Chef Boyardee Pizza Sauce with Cheese comes in a 15-ounce can and has the following ingredients:
Ingredients: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Water, Soybean Oil, LESS THAN 2% OF: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Calcium Chloride and Annatto [Color]), Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spice, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Cream, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Carotenal [Color]), Natural Flavorings.
The brand also makes pizza kits that come with crust mix and pizza sauce. They are available in Traditional and Pepperoni varieties.
Classico
Where To Buy: amazon.com
Classico is a brand Kraft-Heinz. It is known for its popular pasta sauces found at most larger grocery stores in America.
Classico also makes these pizza sauces with the following ingredients:
Signature Recipes Traditional Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Sugar, Olive Oil, Salt, Spices, Granulated Garlic.
Signature Recipes Fire Roasted Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Diced Tomatoes In Juice (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Fire Roasted Tomatoes In Juice (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Contains Less Than 2% Of Sugar, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors.
Organic Pizza Sauce – Organic Tomato Puree (Water, Organic Tomato Paste), Organic Diced Tomatoes In Juice (Organic Tomatoes, Organic Tomato Juice, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid), Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Spices, Organic Garlic.
Contadina
Where To Buy: in stores
Contadina is a tomato products brand owned by Del Monte Foods. It was started in 1918 by the Aiello brothers who moved from New York to San Jose. In California, they were able to capitalize on the ideal soil conditions to grow tomatoes similar to how they were grown in their old homeland of Italy.
Contadina makes these pizza sauces with the following ingredients:
Original Pizza Sauce (Squeeze Bottle) – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Corn Syrup, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Carrot Fiber, Spices, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Pizza Sauce with Sea Salt (Canned) – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Sugar, Sea Salt, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Onion Powder, Soybean Oil, Spices, Carrot Fiber, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavors.
Tomato Basil Pizza Sauce (Squeeze Bottle) – Roma Tomato Puree (Water, Roma Tomato Paste), Sugar, Sea Salt, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Onion Powder, Soybean Oil, Garlic Powder, Basil, Spices, Carrot Fiber, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate.
Pepperoni Pizza Tomato Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Pepperoni (Pork, Beef, Salt, Oleoresin of Paprika, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Spice, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Nitrate, BHT, BHA, Citric Acid), Salt, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Spices, Onion Powder, Soybean Oil, Carrot Fiber, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor
Dei Fratelli
Where To Buy: in stores
Dei Fratelli is owned by the Hirzel Canning Company & Farms. Hirzel also owns the popular sauerkraut brand called SilverFleece. The majority of Dei Fratelli tomatoes come from growers in Ohio and Michigan. While Hirzel Canning was started in 1923, the Dei Fratelli brand is relatively newer being founded in 1980.
Here are the products and ingredients for Dei Fratelli pizza sauces:
Italian Style Pizza Sauce – Tomatoes, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Corn Starch, Olive Oil, Dehydrated Onion, Oregano, Dehydrated Garlic, Black Pepper, Basil, Citric Acid, Peppers, Oregano Oil, Vinegar, Basil Oil.
Fire Roasted Pizza Sauce – Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Dehydrated Onion, Corn Starch, Basil, Dehydrated Garlic, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Citric Acid.
DeLallo
Where To Buy: delallo.com
After over 70 years of operation, DeLallo has remained a family business for the duration. The company specializes in importing, producing, and distributing Italian and Mediterranean specialty foods. The company has more than 200 products including several pizza ingredients products.
DeLallo makes these pizza sauces:
Pizzeria Style Pizza Sauce – Water, Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Garlic, Spices, Pepper, Salt, Onion Powder, Citric Acid.
Cherry Tomato Pizza Sauce – Cherry Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Carrots, Onions, Basil, Sugar.
Margherita Pizza Sauce – Pulp of Tomatoes, Onions, Tomato Paste, Water, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Oregano.
DelGrosso
Where To Buy: in stores
Marianna Pulcino arrived in America in 1911 and opened a cafe in Pennsylvania where she served a pasta sauce that she learned to make in her old country. This sauce would later be served at DelGrosso’s Cafe which was opened by Marianna’s daughter, Mafalda, and her husband Ferdinand DelGrosso.
The sauce was loved so much by guests of the restaurant that they began requesting it be brought home for family dinners. This was the start of DelGross Foods which today is the oldest major family-owned manufacturer of pasta sauce in America, according to the company.
DelGrosso produces these pizza sauce products:
Deluxe Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Ground Pork, Fresh Onions, Salt, Green Bell Peppers, Sugar, Mushrooms, Fresh Celery, Imported Olive Oil, Spices, Lemon Juice, Garlic.
New York Style Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Tomatoes, Sugar, Imported Olive Oil, Salt, Spices, Garlic.
Pepperoni Flavored Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Ground Pepperoni (Pork and Beef, Salt, 2% or less of Water, Dextrose, Natural Spices, Oleoresin of Paprika, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Garlic Powder, Sodium Nitrate, BHA, BHT, Citric Acid), Fresh Onions, Sugar, Salt, Fresh Celery, Imported Olive Oil, Green Bell Peppers, Spices, Lemon Juice, Garlic.
Ultra-Premium Pappy Fred’s Old Style Pizza Sauce – Imported Whole Italian Plum Tomatoes, Crushed Tomatoes, Imported Olive Oil, Fresh Onions, Garlic, Sea Salt, Basil, Oregano and Black Pepper.
Carl’s Pepperoni Flavored Pizza Sauce – Italian Plum Tomatoes (Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Basil, Salt, Citric Acid), Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Pepperoni (Pork, Beef, Salt, Contains 2% or less of: Water, Spices, Seasoning (Cane Sugar, Celery Juice Powder), Seasoning (Extractives of Paprika, Natural Spice Extractives), Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Onions, Garlic, Sea Salt, Basil, Oregano, Black Pepper, Fennel, Marjoram.
Don Pepino
Where To Buy: in stores
The first pizza sauce for Dom Pepino was produced in 1950. The original recipe was developed by Dominick Sclafani and that sauce is still made today using New Jersey tomatoes.
Dom Pepino makes this pizza sauce:
Dom Pepino Pizza Sauce – Tomatoes, Corn Oil, Salt, Spices, Garlic Powder.
Eden Foods
Where To Buy: store.edenfoods.com
Michigan headquartered Eden Foods was one of the pioneers of organic food. It was launched in 1969 as a co-op for macrobiotic foods such as miso and soy. Today, it specializes in natural and organic foods with a focus on buying from local farmers.
Eden makes this organic pizza sauce:
Heirloom Variety Organic Pizza Sauce – Organic Tomato Puree (Water, Organic Tomato Paste), Organic Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Organic Dried Onion, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Dried Garlic, Organic Basil, Organic Oregano, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Thyme.
Francesco Rinaldi
Where To Buy: in stores
This pizza sauce is made by Italians who known a thing or two about making authentic sauces and paying attention to using high-quality ingredients.
The pizza sauce is available in a 14-ounce jar. It is gluten-free and lactose-free. It’s a smooth and versatile sauce with simply ingredients that you would expect from a superior pizza sauce.
Francesco Rinaldi Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste, Citric Acid), Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Spices, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion.
La Rosa’s
Where To Buy: in stores
La Rosa’s is a well-known pizzeria around the Cincinnati area. It was opened in 1954 by Buddy LaRosa under its original name of Papa Gino’s. The pizzeria’s success allowed it to start franchising which allowed the business to reach into other parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
In addition to the restaurants, La Rosa’s also offers its pizza sauce in jars to retail customers. The sauce is Aunt Dena’s (the aunt of the founder) original recipe.
LaRosa’s Family Recipe Pizza Sauce – Crushed Tomatoes (Water, Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes), Sugar, Salt, Spices, Garlic Powder
Mezzetta
Where To Buy: mezzetta.com
Mezzetta began as a San Francisco storefront in 1935. The store stocked peppers, olives, and similar food items that are still produced today. The company has been family-owned from the beginning and is now led by Jeff Mezzetta. Jeff is the fourth-generation family member to operate the business.
Mezzetta makes this pizza sauce made with Italian San Marzano tomotoes:
Artisan Ingredients Pizza Sauce – Italian Plum Tomatoes From Italy’s San Marzano Region, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Spices, Fresh Garlic, Citric Acid, Black Pepper, Fresh Basil.
Mid’s
Where To Buy: in stores
Mid’s is named after the founder, Mideo. He was an immigrant from Sicily who opened a restaurant in the States. He eventually began bottling his Old World pasta sauce which is now made in Navarre, Ohio.
Mid’s makes this pizza sauce available in pints:
Mid’s Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Sugar, Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Onions, Garlic, Citric Acid, Spices and Oregano.
Muir Glen
Where To Buy: in stores
Muir Glen specialized in making tomato sauce, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and pizza sauce. It uses organic, field-grown tomatoes that a California-grown. The Muir Glen brand is owned by the food giant, General Mills.
Muir Glen makes this pizza sauce:
Organic Pizza Sauce – Organic Tomato Puree (water, organic tomato paste), Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Dehydrated Onion, Organic Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Oregano, Organic Bail, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Garlic Powder.
Mutti
Where To Buy: in stores
Mutti is an Italian tomato products company that was founded in 1899. Its pizza sauces are made with 100% Italian tomatoes. This is one of the premier pizza sauce brands that uses high-quality and simple ingredients.
Basil & Oregano Pizza Sauce – Tomatoes, Water, Mediterranean Sea Salt, Basil, Oregano, Onion, Natural Flavor.
Positano Garlic & Oregano – Tomato Puree, Chopped Tomatoes, Carrot, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Mediterranean Sea Salt, Oregano, Natural Flavor.
Napoli Fresh Basil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Tomato Puree, Chopped Tomatoes, Carrot, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Shallot, Mediterranean Sea Salt, Natural Flavor.
Parma Parmigiano Reggiano – Tomato Puree, Chopped Tomatoes, Carrot, Parmigiano Reggiano P.D.O. Cheese (Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Shallot, Mediterranean Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Black Pepper.
Pastorelli
Where To Buy: in stores
Pastorelli dates back to 1927 when it was called Chicago Macaroni Company, and Garibaldi Import/Export Company. In 1952, the company developed the first fully-prepared canned pizza sauce. It is made with San Marzano-style tomatoes, imported Pecorino Romano cheese, and extra-virgin olive oil as its notable ingredients.
Pastorelli Italian Chef Pizza Sauce – California Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Sheep’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, and Enzymes), Oregano, Garlic, Pepper, and Citric Acid.
Pomi
Where To Buy: in stores
Pomi got its start in 1982. It sources its tomatoes from over 550 Italian farmers in Northern Italy. The tomatoes travel less than approximately 30 miles to the processing facility. This speaks to the quality and freshness of its tomato products.
Pomi makes this pizza sauce:
Pomi Pizza Sauce – tomatoes, olive oil, salt, oregano, laurel powder, pepper, garlic.
Prego
Where To Buy: in stores
Prego is a brand of Campbell’s Soup that was launched in 1981. It quickly became a success gaining a large portion of the market share in its first year due largely to its marketing efforts.
Prego Pizzeria Style Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Canola Oil, Contains Less Than 1% Of: Sugar, Salt, Dried Garlic, Dried Onions, Citric Acid, Spices.
Ragu
Where To Buy: in stores
Ragu, along with Prego, are the leading pasta sauce makers in the United States. The brand was the invention of Giovanni and Assunta Cantisano who began the business in their basement in Rochester, New York. The brand first hit shelves in 1937.
Ragu pizza sauce has the following ingredients:
Ragu Homemade Style Pizza Sauce – Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Soybean Oil, Salt, Spices, Natural Flavor.
Rao’s
Where To Buy: in stores
Roa’s started as a New York City Italian restaurant in 1896. The restaurant remains open today with other locations in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In addition to the restaurants, Roa’s makes sauces, pastas, and soups that are sold at retail locations.
Roa’s makes this pizza sauce:
Roa’s Homemade Pizza Sauce – Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Italian Cherry Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Carrots, Onions, Salt, Oregano, Garlic, Basil.
Yo Mama’s
Where To Buy: in stores
Yo Mama’s is available in 10,000 stores across America so most readers will have little trouble finding this brand of pizza sauce. Its products contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives. In addition, they are made without added sugar or dairy ingredients.
Yo Mama’s Classic Pizza Sauce – Fresh Non-GMO Tomatoes, Fresh Onions, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Oregano, Basil, Balsamic Vinegar, Salt, Black Pepper, and Natural Spices.
