Natalias Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend the chillies, peppers, garlic, shallot and tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
• Pour the purée into a stainless steel saucepan, add the sugar and vinegar, then bring to the boil, stirring from time to time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40-60 mins until thick, stirring regularly, especially in the latter stages of cooking.
• Pour into large, warm sterilized jars then cool. This will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

BASIC SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic and cook and stir another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt. Cook until completely heated, another 2 to 3 minutes.

NATALIA'S SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a big dutch oven or pan (1-1.5 gallon), immersion blender or a food processor.
• 2. Prepare approximately equal amount of peppers and tomatoes. Wash and chop the peppers and tomatoes. The pieces can be small or large because they will be cooked and then processed.
• 3. Start with cooking the onion in 2-3 tbsp of olive or your favorite vegetable oil. On medium heat, about 10 min until the onion is soft and brownish color. It is ok to add some salt at this stage. Alternatively you can use caramelized onion. I always have a batch of frozen caramelized onions cooked in the dutch oven. I learned this from the Kitchn website.
• 4. Add peppers and cook on high heat for about 10 min, stirring occasionally. The pepper should start cooking.
• 5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook everything on a medium to low heat for 15 min or so, until the mass is soft and juicy. Stir occasionally.
• 6. Use the immersion blender to puree the cooked vegetables.
• 7. Add vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste. If necessary, add red pepper flakes.
• 8. Add parsley, and cook for 3-5 min more.
• 9. If canning, add the boiling sauce to the hot jars and cover with lids per the usual canning method.

PASTA WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta.
• Pulse the chopped tomatoes in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or pass through the medium blade of a food mill with their juice before you begin. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, wide nonstick skillet or saucepan and add the garlic and crumbled chili (or flakes). Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to a minute, until the garlic is translucent and begins to smell fragrant, and add the tomatoes and their juice, salt, and oregano if using. Stir and turn up the heat. When the tomatoes begin to bubble, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, 15 to 25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Keep warm while you cook the pasta.
• When the pasta water comes to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook the pasta al dente, following the timing instructions on the package but checking a minute or two before the time on the package. When the pasta is done, transfer to the pan with the sauce, add the basil if using, and toss together over medium heat until it is well coated with the sauce. Add half the cheese, toss together and serve, passing the remaining cheese at the table.

SPAGHETTI IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE (LOMBRICHELLI ALL'ETRUSCA)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add carrots, celery and onion and cook on medium until soft. Stir in chili and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are lightly browned, about 20 minutes total.
• Place tomatoes in a bowl, crush fine with your hands and add to pan. Stir. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to very low and cook, stirring from time to time, 1 1/2 hours, until reduced and concentrated. Do not allow sauce to scorch. Season to taste with salt. Set aside.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta until al dente. Add 1/2 cup pasta water to tomato mixture. Drain pasta. Reheat sauce to a simmer, add pasta and toss a few minutes until pasta is well coated with sauce. Serve, with generous drifts of cheese on top.