The simplest dishes are always the most difficult ones to make, just like pasta with tomato sauce! Here are some tips for making a truly unforgettable tomato sauce, both for pasta and many other recipes.
Which tomatoes are best for the sauce?
In the summertime, fresh tomatoes are ideal – especially if they are ripe – to make a sauce truly unique. Process them like canned tomatoes, or peel them and remove the central heart that’s rich in seeds for a brunoise [The brunoise is the finest dice and is derived from the julienne] to sauté in a pan with oil and garlic for a few seconds or serve raw (but well seasoned).
How to make soffritto
In a saucepan, make a base for the sauce with extra-virgin olive oil, finely chopped onion and shallot. Then add celery and carrot to taste, leaving all the herbs whole to infuse with the sauce. Adjust with salt and pepper and filter everything with a strainer.
A creative touch
Finally, choose to flavor your tomato sauce with an herb, garlic, or bay leaf-flavored oil for a classic dish with an original touch!