Napoli Sauce (Salsa Pomodoro)

A close of an orange frying pan with Italian tomato sauce in it.

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A great recipe Napoli sauce is all you need for authentic Italian cooking. Simple ingredients of the best quality made into a rich red Italian sauce that is perfect for all kinds of meals.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Keto

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Recipe Category: Low Carb

Servings: serves

Calories: 38kcal

Author: Megan Ellam

Equipment

saucepan
immersion blender optional

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic cut into halves
800 g tomatoes (28oz), tinned or fresh and crushed
0.5 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook stirring until soft.
Add tomatoes and season to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes. Remove garlic before serving. Stir through fresh basil and adjust seasoning as needed. If you want a smooth sauce use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your liking.

THERMAL METHOD

Add oil and onion to mixer; chop 5 sec/speed 4. Scrape down sides of bowl and repeat; chop 5 sec/speed 4. Add garlic halves; cook 4 min/100°C/speed 2/cap off.
Add tomatoes and season to taste; chop 4 sec/speed 7.
Cook 15 min/100°C/speed 2/cap off/. Stir through fresh basil and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove garlic before serving. You can blend at this stage if you wish to have a smooth sauce.

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Notes

INGREDIENTS

Most Napoli pizza sauce or pasta sauce recipes have sugar or sweeteners added. I have not added any sweetener as this recipe doesn't need any. Sugar is meant to reduce the acidity of tomatoes (it really does depend on what you read in regards to this) and that is why it is added in sauce recipes. Please make it without and if you taste the sauce before blending, you will know if it needs any sweetener or extra seasoning.

COOKING METHODS

I have given both cooktop and Thermomix cooking methods for the Napoli recipe. You could indeed make this in the Instant Pot, Ninja, Crockpot or slow cooker. It wont take much heating, but that is totally up to you.

STORAGE

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze and defrost in the fridge as needed.

SERVING SIZES

This recipe yields approximately 8 serves. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

SERVING SIZE BY WEIGHT

To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 8. The result will be the weight of one serving.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on types of ingredients used. Tomatoes and onions are keto friendly when enjoyed in moderation.

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