Pizza is one of the most loved comfort foods, but traditional pizza sauce can be lacking in nutrients. By making your own homemade pizza sauce and adding collagen, you’ll boost both the flavor and the health benefits. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, supporting everything from gut health and digestion to skin elasticity, strong nails, and joint support. And the best part? It dissolves easily and is completely tasteless. When you pair quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, and herbs with a scoop of collagen, you get a sauce that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Health Benefits of This Collagen Pizza Sauce
Gut-Nourishing Support, Collagen helps repair the intestinal lining and supports better digestion.
Joint & Bone Health, Provides amino acids that strengthen cartilage and connective tissue.
Glowing Skin, Hair & Nails, Collagen promotes elasticity and resilience from the inside out.
Cleaner Ingredients, Making your own sauce avoids unnecessary sugars, additives, and oils.
Final Thoughts: Comfort Food Meets Nourishing Food
Pizza night doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Thisgut-nourishing collagen pizza sauceis rich, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. With just a few clean ingredients and a scoop of collagen, you’ll turn a classic comfort food into something that truly nourishes your body.
AboutStephanie Crabtree, RD
Stephanie is a holistic registered dietitian with 15 years of experience, passionate about helping Christian women overcome exhaustion, bloating, and hormone imbalances through a faith-rooted, real food approach. She’s the creator of Restoring Eden, a transformational gut and hormone program designed to bring women back to the vibrant health God intended. Ironically, Stephanie used to despise the taste of matcha, and couldn’t handle collagen in coffee. But since discovering Yonder’s collagen and creating this nourishing matcha recipe, it’s become a daily favorite. With its rich antioxidants and gut-supportive properties, matcha is now a key part of her mid-day ritual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Gut Nourishing Collagen Pizza Sauce ahead of time?
Yes. It keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes for up to 2 months, so it is great for meal prep. Reheat gently before serving.
How does the collagen work in this recipe?
It adds about 10 to 20g of collagen (one to two scoops) plus a bonus of clean grass-fed protein, and flavorless collagen blends in without changing the taste or texture.
Which Yonder collagen works best in this recipe?
Flavorless Yonder collagen is the best match here, since it blends in without adding sweetness or changing the flavor. For a flavored twist, our chocolate or vanilla collagen works too.
Is this recipe clean and gluten-free?
Yonder collagen is single-ingredient, grass-fed, gluten-free, and certified Glyphosate Residue-Free by The Detox Project, so it fits cleanly into most eating styles.
Pizza is one of the most loved comfort foods, but traditional pizza sauce can be lacking in nutrients. By making your own homemade pizza sauce and adding collagen, you’ll boost both the flavor and the health benefits
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs.
Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to help break down the tomatoes.
Add collagen powder and stir until fully dissolved.
For a smoother sauce, puree in a blender before serving.
Spread over pizza crust, add toppings, and bake as desired.
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Recipe Note
Tips for the Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Use San Marzano tomatoes for authentic flavor and natural sweetness. Simmering uncovered allows the sauce to thicken and the flavors to deepen. Always choose a grass-finished, glyphosate-free collagen powder for the cleanest quality. Double the recipe and freeze leftovers in mason jars for quick weeknight dinners. More Ways to Use Collagen in Recipes Collagen is incredibly versatile—you can add it to: Soups and stews Smoothies and coffee Energy bites and baked goods Adding just 10 g a day is an easy way to support your gut, skin, and joints without changing the way your food tastes.
Nutrition
Nutrition
per serving
Calories
89
Amount/Serving% Daily Value
Carbs
3 grams
Protein
4 grams
Fat
7 grams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
1 grams
Sodium
18 milligrams
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