ITALIAN ESSENTIALS: ROSSA SAUCE
This is a tomato-based sauce where the spices are adjusted to compliment poultry dishes. For example, this is my goto sauce for Chicken Parmesan. Or sauté up a nice chicken breast, slice and place it on homemade pasta, and cover with this sauce. My Aunt Josephine had her own version of this sauce, but it is lost to time. This...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Sauces
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. To make this recipe, you will need a saucepan large enough to hold all the ingredients.
- 3. About the Garlic If you want to do the garlic the Italian way, remove the skin, then take a razor blade and cut the garlic so thin that it almost melts when it hits the hot pan... Just like in the movie, Goodfellas.
- 4. Can This Sauce Be Frozen? Yep, it can. Just place it into freezer bags (Ziploc), squeeze out as much air as you can, seal and toss in the fridge. If properly sealed it should keep for 4 - 6 months. Sealing portions should reflect your eating habits. If you always cook for 2 then there is nothing wrong with freezing double portions; conversely, if you are cooking for yourself, then single portions are in order.
- 5. Working with Canned Tomatoes Early on, I wrote a couple of posts on how to pick the best canned tomatoes, and how to work with them If you have an interest, here they are: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/soup-other-soup/cooking-class-the-best-canned-tomatoes.html?r=7 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-other-sauce-spread/removing-the-bitter-taste-from-canned-tomatoes.html?r=13
- 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
- 7. Place the oil and butter into a saucepan over medium heat.
- 8. When the foaming subsides, give the pan a swirl, then add the onions and red pepper. Cook until they begin to soften, but not brown, about 3 - 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 - 40 seconds.
- 9. Add the tomato sauce and stir for about 30 seconds.
- 10. Add the crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, the dry spices, salt and pepper. Stir and bring up to a simmer. Continue to simmer, partially covered, until it begins to thicken, about 20 - 30 minutes.
- 11. While simmering do a tasting for proper seasoning.
- 12. The onions and red pepper will give the sauce a chunky consistency, if however you want it smoother, give it a few whirls in a blender or food processor. FYI: Aunt Jo always left it chunky.
- 13. PLATE/PRESENT
- 14. Use with your favorite chicken dish, or store in the fridge or freezer until needed. Enjoy.
- 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Brenda Alston
[email protected]I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I can't try this recipe. :(
Sunny Khokhar
[email protected]This sauce is really bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Nazmul Hasan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I wanted it to be. I think I might have simmered it for too long.
Frank Molina
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll add a little bit of lemon juice next time to balance out the sweetness.
Jacob Dyck
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out a little bitter. I think I might have used too much garlic.
Robin Ahmmed
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are about to go bad, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
Francis Cudjoe
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making my own rossa sauce, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great, and I'm so glad I tried it.
Dilshad Hussain
[email protected]This sauce is a little spicy for my taste, but I still really enjoyed it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.
Menna Ibraheem
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different rossa sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Md Shahadat Hossain
[email protected]This is the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Iman Temi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this sauce is so good that I don't even mind. It's that good!
SMS GAMEING
[email protected]This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The flavor is incredible.
Jorge Mendez
[email protected]I'm a pretty good cook, but I'm always looking for ways to improve my skills. This recipe helped me take my rossa sauce to the next level.
Sello Motsomi
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.
Mia Lewis
[email protected]I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Olise Harrison
[email protected]This is my new go-to rossa sauce recipe. It's so simple to make and always turns out perfect.
Damodar Adhikari
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used it over spaghetti and it was a hit with the whole family.
circleeh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rossa sauce, but this one is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Doayl Kmorn
[email protected]This is the best rossa sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit!