Napolitana Sauce
Experience the bold, authentic flavors of Italy with this homemade Napolitana Sauce recipe, a versatile and essential classic in Italian cuisine. Crafted from ripe, hand-chopped tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil, this rich tomato sauce is infused with a hint of sweetness and spice from sugar and red chili flakes. Slow-simmered to perfection in just under an hour, the sauce develops a luscious texture and deep, robust flavor, further enhanced by the addition of fresh basil leaves at the end. Perfect as a pasta sauce, pizza base, or dipping sauce, this Napolitana recipe is simple, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious. It's a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their culinary repertoire with the taste of Italy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir in the tomato paste.
Mix the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes into the mixture.
Pour in 1 cup of water to help the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Stir in the torn fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Serve the Napolitana sauce hot over your favorite pasta or use as a base for other Italian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2471 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4192 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
