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The ingredient list omits the initial dry-pan treatment required to render poultry fat before building the sauce. Placing the chopped pieces into an ungreased vessel over medium heat for ten minutes draws out surplus grease without scorching the skin. This crucial step prevents the final tomato sauce from becoming excessively heavy.
Dicing the carrot, celery, and onion into a fine battuto ensures the aromatics melt completely into the olive oil during the initial minute of frying. Earthenware vessels distribute heat slowly and evenly, preventing the vegetables from burning while they create a solid aromatic foundation. Introducing the protein directly after this quick sauté allows the meat to absorb the vegetable aromatics before the liquid enters the pan.
Pouring a full glass of red wine requires letting it reduce completely until the alcohol smell dissipates and only deep fruit notes remain. Simmering the mixture uncovered for one hour allows the passata di pomodoro to thicken into a rich coating consistency, requiring only occasional splashes of warm water if the liquid level drops too quickly.