Red Sauce

Instructions:

  1. Begin by finely dicing the onion. Transfer the diced onions to a medium-sized pot, add the olive oil, and sauté over low to medium heat until the onions have softened. Proceed with the next steps while the onions are cooking.

  2. Lightly blend the canned tomatoes until almost smooth, retaining a bit of chunkiness for texture. Once the onions are soft, add these blended tomatoes to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.

  3. Weigh out all the remaining ingredients and finely chop the herbs. Add all these ingredients to the pot, introducing the vodka as the final addition.

  4. Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 2 hours. This duration is crucial for the flavors to fully integrate and for the alcohol from the vodka to cook off, leaving behind its enhanced taste.

  5. This versatile red sauce can be used in a variety of dishes. It is particularly recommended for chicken, eggplant, or zucchini parmesan, enhancing these dishes with its rich flavor. It also serves as an excellent sauce for spaghetti and meatballs or as a complement to meatball appetizers.

Ingredients for 1 serving(s):

  • 20 grams white onion
  • 1.8 grams olive oil
  • 198.5 grams San Marzano certified canned tomatoes
  • 3 grams fresh basil
  • 0.7 grams fresh oregano
  • 0.5 grams fresh rosemary
  • 0.9 grams salt
  • 0.2 grams red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 grams sugar
  • 16 grams vodka

Serving Size: It's recommended to prepare the red sauce in batches of 4 servings to match the 794-gram cans of San Marzano tomatoes. Using the entire can for 4 servings ensures no waste and optimal flavor. This method allows for efficient ingredient use and easy recipe scaling.