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Italian Neapolitan Pizza Sauce

A recipe that only requires one real ingredient? You read that right! This raw (no cook) Italian tomato sauce is perfect on top of Neapolitan-style pizza. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3 cups (710 ml)
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

  • blender, food processor, or immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces whole canned peeled tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add tomatoes along with the juice, salt, and pepper to the container of an electric blender. Pulse 4–5 times, just until the large chunks of tomato have broken down. Alternatively, use a food processor or immersion blender.
  • Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
If the pizza sauce has too much liquid for your liking, you can strain some of the excess juice with a fine mesh strainer.
Need a pizza crust recipe? Try my classic Italian Neapolitan pizza dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 3461mg | Potassium: 1496mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 8mg
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