Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce
Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce brims with pure tomato brightness, rounded by fruity olive oil and a gentle warmth from black and red pepper. Minced garlic perfumes each spoonful while fresh basil adds a clean, herbal finish. Serve it on weeknight pasta, spread on pizza, or layer into lasagna when you want a vibrant, old-world sauce that lets the tomatoes shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Score an X on the bottom of each tomato. Place the tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute, then carefully remove them and plunge them into an ice bath. The skins will peel off easily.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Working in batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute. Carefully remove them and plunge them into an ice bath. Move them to a work surface and remove the skins.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the tomatoes, crushing each one by hand. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the fresh basil and remove from the heat. Serve right away.
- Calories 143.4 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.38 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 17.74 g 6%
- Total Fat 6.93 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 62.25 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.73 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 601.92 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 12.46 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 31.02 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 143.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Classic Neapolitan Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 143.4 calories and 2.38 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.0 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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