Description
Enjoy a recipe of arrabiata, it goes almost with anything... Arrabiata means "angry", so it is no surprise that this traditional Italian tomato sauce packs a bit of a punch!
Ingredients
3kg tinned chopped tomatoes
1 large white onion, diced
1 1/2 red chillies, finely diced
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
300ml balsamic vinegar
40g caster sugar
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp Tabasco
1/2 tbsp of garlic purée
1 bay leaf
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions
1. Place a large pan over a medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sweat the onions and chilli until soft.
2. Stir in the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and seasoning, then add the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Mix well and leave to reduce until the vinegar thickens.
3. Add the tinned tomatoes, thyme, Tabasco, garlic and bay leaf, then stir well. Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 2 hours over a low heat until nice and thick. Check the seasoning throughout the cooking process.
4. Store any leftover sauce in the fridge for several days after cooking, or store in sealable jars - if the jars are sterilised and sealed properly, the sauce will last for several months stored in a cool, dark place.
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