The Neapolitan sauce is a recipe one of the most famous in Italy, because it is usually the base for preparing pizza, lasagna, meat or pasta and its preparation is unbeatable because in addition to being simple, it is super fast.
Originally created in Napoli, Italy, this sauce has traveled the world integrating new ingredients, which are a truly surprising and delicious fusion. Made with a tomato base, this recipe can enhance the flavors of different preparations and a guy very interesting that we want to give you, is that it could resist storage for at least a week.
If you crave a delicious sauce and want to make pesto with an original recipe or you are going to prepare a good Neapolitan, you should know that all you need is creativity and a great pinch of love.
Neapolitan sauce recipe
It’s time to bring out your Italian side and prepare an epic Neapolitan sauce that will make your guests want to lick their fingers and savor every bite from start to finish. Get the ingredients ready and have fun making this delight:
Preparation time40 minutesCooking time 30 minutesCategorySauceCookingItalianKeywordsSalty, sauce, food, spicesFor how many people3ServingMediumCalories88Fat0.59 g
Ingredients
- 1 pound of red tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- A garlic clove
- One teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- fresh basil leaves
- A cup of extra virgin olive oil
- a bit of baking soda
- Salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1. Cut
The first thing you should do is cut each of the tomatoes in half (do not remove the peel). Then do the same with the big-headed onion and the garlic cloves.
Step 2. Scratch
With the help of a grater, proceed to grate each of the tomato halves in a bowl and repeat this action with the onion pieces.
Step 3. Sauté and cook
In a skillet or pot over medium heat, pour the olive oil, along with the pieces of garlic clove and stir a little. As soon as the oil reaches temperature, add the mixture of grated tomatoes and onions. Now, season with salt and pepper to taste, add the dried oregano and basil. Finally add a pinch of baking soda and mix to integrate everything. Cover the pan or pot and let it cook over medium heat for 25 or 30 minutes, stirring constantly so that it does not stick.
Step 4. Serve
Once this time has passed or when you see that the sauce has taken on a thick texture, remove the pieces of garlic and serve the sauce in a container or bathe the preparation you want with it. It’s time to taste it, bon appetit!
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