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Neapolitan Pizza Sauce
5 from 21 votes

Neapolitan Pizza Sauce

This Neapolitan Pizza Sauce uses whole canned plum tomatoes blended smoothly after removing seeds and excess juice, softened with a pinch of baking soda to balance acidity and seasoned with fine sea salt. It creates a fresh tomato base ideal for pizza that is balanced in flavor with a slight tang and smooth texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 pizzas
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Slice in half your canned tomatoes lengthwise. Discard their inner juices and seeds by using a teaspoon.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 pizzas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% 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.