Neapolitan Pizza Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
5 pizzas
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Calories
28 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Neapolitan Pizza Sauce
Description
Neapolitan Pizza Sauce relies on canned plum tomatoes, ideally San Marzano, which are halved and deseeded before being blended until smooth. A pinch of baking soda is added to reduce the natural acidity of the tomatoes, resulting in a mellow yet bright sauce. Fine sea salt seasons it to taste, giving a clean and balanced tomato flavor. This sauce serves as a classic base for pizza, allowing toppings to shine without overpowering them.
The preparation method keeps the sauce simple without cooking or adding herbs initially, which lets the tomato flavor stand out. For marinara variation, the addition of extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, garlic, and black pepper imparts more complexity and aroma, but these are optional extras. The sauce's texture is smooth yet not overly pureed, maintaining a fresh quality.
Use this sauce immediately after preparation for best flavor and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, or freeze for longer storage up to six weeks. It is versatile enough to be used on pizzas, as a dipping sauce, or in Italian dishes requiring a fresh tomato base.
Ingredients
- 500 g plum tomatoes about 2 cans, whole, canned, San Marzano if possible
- baking soda a pinch
- salt to taste, fine sea salt
Instructions
- Slice in half your canned tomatoes lengthwise. Discard their inner juices and seeds by using a teaspoon.
- Transfer the tomatoes into a blender, and add in any pulp left in the can, removing any seeds. Blend for a few seconds, until you have a smooth tomato pulp.
- Add a pinch of baking soda and mix. If the sauce is still too acidic, just add another pinch of baking soda. Then season with a generous pinch of fine sea salt and your sauce is ready.
Notes
- Add a swirl of extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, garlic, and black pepper to transform the sauce into a marinara; remove garlic before serving.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
- Remove seeds and inner juices from canned tomatoes to avoid excess liquid in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5pizzas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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