JULIA CHILD'S PROVENçALE TOMATO SAUCE
This is an under-the-radar basic from Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," featured in a New York Times article about readers' favorite Child recipes. It is a tomato sauce with onions, garlic and basil, raised high with a perfumed whiff of orange peel and coriander seed. Make it when the farmers' market is overflowing with good tomatoes, freeze it in plastic bags, and use it until there is no more. It is a combination of two things Mrs. Child loved: good technique and fresh Provençal flavors. It is a great recipe.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield About 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions, sprinkle with salt and cook slowly for about 10 minutes, until tender but not browned. Sprinkle on the flour and cook slowly for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; do not brown.
- Meanwhile, fit a food processor with the coarse grating blade. Working in batches to avoid overfilling the machine, push the tomatoes through the feed tube to make a coarse purée.
- Stir the tomatoes, sugar, garlic, herb bouquet, fennel, basil, saffron, coriander, orange peel and 1 teaspoon salt into the pot. Cover and cook slowly for 10 minutes, so the tomatoes will render more of their juice. Then uncover and simmer for about an hour, until thick. The sauce is done when it tastes thoroughly cooked and is thick enough to form a mass in the spoon. Remove herb bouquet and taste. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and tomato paste, and simmer two minutes more. The sauce may be used immediately, refrigerated or frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 225 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Bantalem Mola
[email protected]This sauce is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
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[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and easy to make, and it's perfect for any occasion.
Anowar Hossain
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's the perfect sauce for a special occasion.
Sajjat Islam
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile and it always turns out great. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish.
Nishchup Nila
[email protected]This sauce is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Pamela Oluwa
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and easy to make, and it's perfect for any occasion.
Binod Oli
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's the perfect sauce for a special occasion.
Joseph Kariuki
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile and it always turns out great. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish.
Dipak Barailee
[email protected]This sauce is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Commanda Panda
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for any occasion.
ssesanga farouk
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal.
Kashif MaLiK47
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes great. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.
Chelsie Whitehorn
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always delicious.