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Authentic Raw Neapolitan Pizza Sauce: Crush, Mix, & Bake Perfection
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Authentic Raw Neapolitan Pizza Sauce: Crush, Mix, & Bake Perfection
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Authentic Raw Neapolitan Pizza Sauce: Crush, Mix, & Bake Perfection

Discover the secret to authentic Neapolitan pizza sauce! This video shows you how to prepare a delicious raw tomato sauce by hand-crushing San Marzano tomatoes, adding fresh olive oil and basil. The high heat of the pizza oven cooks the sauce from within, creating a fresh and flavorful base for your homemade Neapolitan pizza. No cooking needed on the stove – just pure passion!
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#Neapolitan Pizza
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#Italian Food
#San Marzano Tomatoes
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Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes
Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
5m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
Arabic
Nutrition (per serving)
40
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Carbs
2g
Fat
Hand-Crushing Tomatoes
Hand-Crushing Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • San Marzano Tomatoes
    (Canned, whole peeled, preferably San Marzano for best flavor)

    800 grams

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    (High quality 'olio d'oliva')

    2 tablespoons
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  • Fresh Basil Leaves
    (Torn or chopped roughly)

    5 leaves

  • Salt
    (To taste, adjust as needed)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Adding Olive Oil and Basil
Adding Olive Oil and Basil

Instructions

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  • 1

    Open the can of San Marzano tomatoes and pour them into a large bowl. Using your hands, gently crush the whole peeled tomatoes until they break down into a chunky sauce. Ensure a rustic texture.
    Step 1 visual
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    Step 1 visual
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    Open the can of San Marzano tomatoes and pour them into a large bowl. Using your hands, gently crush the whole peeled tomatoes until they break down into a chunky sauce. Ensure a rustic texture.
    2m

    Crushing by hand provides a better texture and connection to the food.
  • 2

    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the crushed tomatoes. Add the fresh basil leaves, tearing them slightly before adding to release their aroma. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
    Step 2 visual
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    Step 2 visual
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    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the crushed tomatoes. Add the fresh basil leaves, tearing them slightly before adding to release their aroma. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
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    Use high-quality olive oil for authentic Italian flavor.
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  • 3

    Gently mix all the ingredients together with your hands or a spoon until well combined. The sauce is now ready to be spread directly onto your pizza dough. Remember, it cooks in the high heat of the pizza oven!
    Step 3 visual
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    Step 3 visual
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    Gently mix all the ingredients together with your hands or a spoon until well combined. The sauce is now ready to be spread directly onto your pizza dough. Remember, it cooks in the high heat of the pizza oven!
    1m

    Do not overmix; a rustic texture is desired for Neapolitan sauce.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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