How to Make Sicilian Tomato Sauce
For authentic Siciliano-style, make sure you use fresh herbs whenever possible!, Dice one large vidalia onion. , Mince two tablespoons of garlic (about four or five cloves)., Pour the olive oil into the bottom of a four quart (or larger) saucepan...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: For authentic Siciliano-style
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Step 2: make sure you use fresh herbs whenever possible!
, You may optionally use a garlic press or jarred minced garlic. ,, Cook for five to ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, but not brown. , If you are using the raisins and pine nuts, this is the time to add them as well.
Toast them GENTLY golden brown, they burn very easily! , Chop the zucchini into bite-sized chunks. , Add zucchini. ,, Remove the top lids, and push the bottom lids through the cans to add the paste to the pan.
Be sure to remove the bottom lids before they fall into your sauce! , If the paste made your sauce too thick, add a cup of water. ,,,, Top with grated mozzarella or Pecorino Siciliano cheeses! -
Step 3: Dice one large vidalia onion.
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Step 4: Mince two tablespoons of garlic (about four or five cloves).
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Step 5: Pour the olive oil into the bottom of a four quart (or larger) saucepan and place over medium heat.
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Step 6: Add the diced onions into the pan once the oil is hot (usually one to two minutes).
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Step 7: Add the garlic into the pan and stir to mix with the onions.
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Step 8: Open all of your cans except for the tomato paste while the garlic is cooking
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Step 9: stirring after each can is opened.
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Step 10: Add the diced tomatoes into the pan and stir
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Step 11: allowing the mixture to come to a boil.
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Step 12: Add the crushed tomatoes and plain tomato sauce into the pan and stir
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Step 13: allowing the mixture to come to a boil again.
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Step 14: Open both top and bottom of both cans of tomato paste.
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Step 15: Stir well to mix the tomato paste into your sauce.
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Step 16: Crush the anchovies and add them to the sauce; oil and all.
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Step 17: Add the basil
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Step 18: oregano
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Step 19: parsley
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Step 20: and the salt; stir well.
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Step 21: Reduce heat and simmer for at least two hours
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Step 22: stirring occasionally.
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Step 23: Serve over pasta or use in your favorite Italian dishes.
Detailed Guide
its really worth it!
, You may optionally use a garlic press or jarred minced garlic. ,, Cook for five to ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, but not brown. , If you are using the raisins and pine nuts, this is the time to add them as well.
Toast them GENTLY golden brown, they burn very easily! , Chop the zucchini into bite-sized chunks. , Add zucchini. ,, Remove the top lids, and push the bottom lids through the cans to add the paste to the pan.
Be sure to remove the bottom lids before they fall into your sauce! , If the paste made your sauce too thick, add a cup of water. ,,,, Top with grated mozzarella or Pecorino Siciliano cheeses!
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