Napoli Sauce (aka Napolitana sauce, super easy)
Servings 12
This Napoli sauce, aka Napolitana sauce, uses minimal ingredients and only needs to be simmered for 10-15 minutes. It’s great on pasta, pizza and in pasta dishes like lasagna. Naturally paleo, whole30-friendly and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (145 grams) onion diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh garlic peeled and minced, this was about 6-8 cloves
- 56 ounces canned whole tomatoes 2 28-ounce (800 gram) cans
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper optional and non-authentic but we preferred this sauce with it
- 20 basil leaves chiffonade
Instructions
- Pour the oil in a large pot over medium heat.1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- Stir in the onion and continue cooking, stirring often, until the onion is soft. This takes about 5 minutes.1 cup (145 grams) onion
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, another 1 minute.3 tablespoons fresh garlic
- Pour in the full contents of the cans and use a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes into pieces.56 ounces canned whole tomatoes
- Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 20 basil leaves
- Turn the heat down to keep it at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for several months.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 6 1/2 cups (1.5 liters) of sauce. The nutrition information is calculated assuming that yields 12 individual servings.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 482mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 5
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