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🍅 Nap Sauce (Napolitana)

Mark Dexter
A simple Italian tomato sauce made with garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes, gently simmered to create a clean, balanced base for pasta and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 400 grams (1 can of) crushed tomatoes
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ bunch Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions
 

1. Heat oil

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Cook garlic

  • Add garlic and cook gently until fragrant — do not brown.

3. Add tomatoes

  • Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir.

4. Simmer

  • Cook gently for 20–30 minutes.

5. Season

  • Add salt to taste and finish with basil if using.

6. Serve

  • Toss with pasta or use as a base.

    • 👨‍🍳 Notes

    Keep heat moderate
    Don’t rush it
    Use quality tomatoes

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Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 0.1mgPotassium: 0.1mgCalcium: 0.1mgIron: 0.04mg
Keyword comfort food, delicious, homemade, quick
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