Neapolitan sauce is the cumulative name provided (outside Italy) to different standard tomato-based sauces originated from Italian cuisine, typically offered over or along with pasta. In Naples, Neapolitan sauce is just referred to as salsa, which actually translates to 'sauce'. Basil, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, peppercorns, cloves, olives, and mushrooms might be included depending on taste choices. Some variants include carrots and celery. Outside Italy, the fundamental sauce is vegan, although meat such as minced beef or sausage can be added. By contrast, in Italy, the sauce recipe lugging Naples in its name is a sauce called Neapolitan ragù.
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