The
Secret is in the Sauce…
At
a recent family gathering in the course of a deep & meaningful conversation
with my cousin which took place in the small hours of the morning we decided
that the secret to delicious food was in the sauce. Never a truer word was
spoken…our analysis concluded that the secret was in having the patience to
allow the sauce to reduce sufficiently, intensifying the flavours… J J |
Ingredients & Costing…
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Red Onion x 2 finely diced
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0.30
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Fat Clove of Garlic x 2 crushed
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0.10
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Green Pepper x 1 diced
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0.33
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Plum Tomatoes x 400gm tin
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0.37
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Passata x 500gm
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0.67
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Tomato Puree x 1 tblsp
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0.10
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Splash of Red Wine - Optional
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Fresh Basil x 25gm
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0.99
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Chilli Flakes x ½ tsp
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0.05
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Olive Oil
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0.10
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Sugar x 1 tsp
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0.05
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0.05
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Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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0.05
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4-6 Hearty Servings
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€3.16
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æ In a heavy based saucepan gently sauté the onions & green pepper in olive oil for approximately 10 minutes, add the garlic & sauté for a further 5 minutes
æ Add the plum tomatoes, passata, tomato puree, red wine (if using), fresh basil, chilli flakes, sugar & seasoning
æ Simmer gently uncovered allowing the mixture to reduce by at least one third, check seasoning & adjust accordingly
Saucy…
This sauce is extremely versatile & is equally delicious served as a rustic chunky sauce or liquidized for a smoother texture (sometimes I stir in a little cream or crème fraiche creating a lovely marbled effect). Adding a few extra chilli flakes will give the sauce an extra “kick” which reduced to a thicker consistency makes a tasty topping for pizzas. Finally it freezes really well so any leftovers can be saved for future use… J J
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