Description
Pizza lovers rejoice as Neapolitan Pizza Sauce brings genuine Italian flavors directly to home kitchens. Fresh San Marzano tomatoes and classic Mediterranean herbs create a simple, robust sauce that whispers true Italian culinary traditions when you spread it across perfect pizza dough.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (1 lb or 400 g) Crushed Tomatoes
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Basil Leaves
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced (Optional)
Instructions
- Pour crushed tomatoes into a mixing vessel, creating a vibrant base for the classic Neapolitan sauce.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and fresh basil leaves over the tomato foundation, allowing the herbs to distribute evenly.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the natural tomato sweetness and balance the herb profile.
- Optionally, introduce finely minced garlic for an aromatic depth that elevates the traditional sauce flavor.
- Gently fold and blend all ingredients with a whisk or spoon, ensuring a harmonious integration of herbs and tomatoes.
- Let the sauce rest at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- For optimal flavor development, avoid refrigerating and use the sauce within the hour, preferably as a fresh, vibrant topping for authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Notes
- Let sauce sit at room temperature to enhance the blending of herbs and tomato flavors, creating a more robust taste profile.
- Crush fresh herbs between your fingers before adding to release more intense aromatic oils into the sauce.
- For a smoother consistency, blend the sauce briefly with an immersion blender, which helps incorporate ingredients more evenly.
- Skip garlic if preparing for people with sensitive stomachs or who prefer a more traditional Neapolitan-style sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg