Try this Sugo Finto recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (100g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Fai un battuto fine con tutti gli odori, poi falli dorare a fuoco basso per una decina di minuti in una casseruola con abbondante olio extravergine di oliva.
- Quando saranno perfettamente dorato sfumali con il vino rosso e sempre a fuoco basso fallo ritirare quasi del tutto.
- Aggiungi i pomodori pelati passati, regola di sale e pepe e mescola con cura per amalgamare il pomodoro e il soffritto. Lascia cuocere a fuoco basso per circa 45 minuti, finché non diventerà un sugo sodo, denso e saporito.
Onions do the heaviest lifting in this sauce, providing the structural sweetness that replaces meat in a traditional ragù. Mincing the onion, celery, carrot, parsley, sage, and rosemary into a uniform fine dice ensures they render their moisture evenly during the initial sauté. Cooking this aromatic base slowly in olive oil for ten minutes allows the natural sugars to caramelize without scorching the herbs. Deglazing the pan with red wine requires patience; let the liquid reduce almost entirely before introducing the tomatoes so harsh alcohol notes dissipate completely. Simmering the combined sauce for forty-five minutes yields a dense, concentrated texture where oil separates slightly from the tomato solids.
Scaling and Adjustments
Multiplying quantities requires careful attention to surface area, because doubling the aromatics demands a wider saucepan to prevent steaming instead of frying. Crowding the pan traps water inside the vegetables, stopping proper golden browning from occurring. Swapping red wine for white changes the final acidity profile, requiring a pinch of sugar if the resulting sauce tastes too sharp. Olive oil volume cannot be reduced drastically, because the fat acts as a thermal conductor and flavor carrier for the finely minced herbs.
- Watery consistency persists: Simmer uncovered for an additional fifteen minutes over low heat.
- Bitter herbal flavor develops: Ensure rosemary needles are stripped from woody stems before mincing.
- Scorched bottom notes appear: Lower the burner temperature and avoid stirring aggressively into the scorched layer.
