Tomato Sauce

Tomato Sauce The history of tomato sauce is believed to have started when tomatoes were brought from America to Europe by Spanish colonists in the 16th century. Initially grown as an ornamental plant, tomatoes gradually started being used in cooking. In Italy, particularly in the Naples region, the use of tomatoes in dishes became widespread, and it was during this period that the foundations of tomato sauce were laid.

Over time, tomato sauce recipes and variations evolved. While some recipes use fresh tomatoes, others prefer canned tomatoes or tomato paste. The ingredients and spices can also vary depending on the recipe.

Today, tomato sauce is used in a wide variety of dishes worldwide. It is preferred as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in pasta, pizza, saucy dishes, and various recipes. The history of tomato sauce began with the introduction of tomatoes to European cuisine and gradually turned it into a popular sauce.

For the given tomato sauce recipe, the ingredients should be used for a 1/2 liter measurement

Ingredients

• 30 grams of margarine
• 40 grams of onion (finely diced brunoise)
• 40 grams of carrot (finely diced brunoise)
• 25 grams of celery (finely diced brunoise)
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 sprig or
• 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme
• 1/2 clove of garlic (crushed)
• 40 grams of flour
• 300 grams of tomatoes (prepared as concasse or puree) or in puree form
• 30 grams of tomato paste
• 2 cups (400 ml) of beef broth
• 1 teaspoon of sugar Salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions for Making Tomato Sauce

1. Add the margarine to a saucepan and melt it.
2. Add the finely diced brunoise onion, carrot, and celery to the saucepan with the melted margarine. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until they soften.
3. After the vegetables have softened, add the bay leaf, fresh thyme, and crushed garlic. Sauté for a few more minutes.
4. Then, add the flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is toasted.
5. Once the flour is toasted, add the tomatoes (concasse or puree) and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir and cook for a few more minutes.
6. Add the hot beef broth, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir and cook the sauce over high heat until it reaches a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering the sauce, stirring frequently, for approximately 15-20 more minutes.
8. Once the sauce reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and blend or whisk it until smooth, if desired.
9. You can add the prepared tomato sauce to the dish you’re using it for or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator after it has cooled.

You can prepare tomato sauce using this recipe. Enjoy your meal!