CONNIE'S CALABRIAN PASTA SAUCE
Connie is from Italy. Her pasta sauces are divine, but not heavily spiced or acidic like many in the US. This is subtle, with the tomatoes the shining ingredient. Because the tomatoes are front and center, use a good sauce tomato. She loves hers very sweet, using more than 1/3 c of sugar; I find I can use less and still enjoy it. Honey or agave syrup works equally well. The flavor meld together; hers reminds me of tomato soup it's so smooth.
Provided by GFJane
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a food processor, process tomatoes until mostly smooth. A few small chunks are OK.
- Crush the garlic using a garlic press, or finely chop.
- Clean the fennel well, then slice into 1/4" slices and dry the pieces with a paper towel.
- Add the oil to a large, heavy stock pot.
- When shimmering, add the fennel and saute until it's starting to lightly brown.
- Add the garlic and stir just until it's fragrant.
- Immediately add the processed tomatoes.
- Add the tomato paste, basil, and spices.
- Cook for an hour, uncovered, with the sauce just barely simmering, and stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce. If it is a bit acidic/tart, add 1 T of sugar at a time stirring well and tasting it after each addition. Add no more than 1/4 cup at this time.
- Continue simmering,. If you like a "fresh" sauce with some tomato lumps, you can use it as quickly as 1 hour. If you like a smooth sauce, as she makes hers, continue to cook.
- After another hour, taste it again. If it's still too acidic/tart for your taste, add more sugar, 1 T at a time, tasting after each addition.
- When done, freeze or can the sauce for later consumption. If you can it, make sure you follow safe canning procedures and make sure the pH is safe.
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dremesh shrestha
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this sauce is a great way to use them up.
RakiB islam LEoN
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Lx Emon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this sauce was surprisingly mild. It had just a hint of heat, which I really enjoyed.
Zack Reid
[email protected]This is the best Calabrian pasta sauce I've ever had. I highly recommend it!
Gilmar J√∫nior
[email protected]I love that this sauce uses fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Elissa Douaihy
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make ahead of time, which is a huge plus for me. I can always have a delicious meal ready to go when I'm short on time.
Computer Market
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this sauce was the perfect level of heat. It was flavorful without being too overpowering.
death notekai
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta sauce. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.
Muhammad Sheran Bashir Ahmad
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Damani Bennett
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The combination of flavors is just incredible.
Esther Asabea
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this sauce without any problems. And it turned out so delicious!
Ayman Fahad
[email protected]Wow, this Calabrian pasta sauce was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the heat level was just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.