Tuscan Green Sauce Recipes

TUSCAN GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the bell pepper, parsley, cayenne, gherkins, capers, olive oil and vinegar in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the mashed potatoes and beat to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the boiled meat and vegetables.

SALSA VERDE (GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Chop the herbs and garlic, mixing with 1 tsp sea salt, until very fine.
• Add the mustard and capers, and combine. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the olive oil.
• Add the vinegar, little by little, stirring and tasting as you go - trust your palate!

SALSA VERDE (ITALIAN GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients in a blender or with pestle and mortar.
• Leaving it to stand for a while allows the flavors to develop.
• Mix with pasta or place a dollop on meat or fish.
• Enjoy!

SECRET GREEN SAUCE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Meanwhile, boil the kettle, put the spinach and peas in a bowl, and cover with boiling water. Leave for about 3 mins until the peas are tender, then drain well. Tip the veg into a food processor or blender, add the basil, pesto, cream and Parmesan, and whizz to make a smooth sauce.
• Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water, and return to the pan. Pour over the sauce and return to a low heat to cook for a few mins, until the sauce clings to the spaghetti. Add a little pasta water if it looks too dry, season to taste and serve with extra Parmesan and scattered with basil leaves, if you like.

TUSCAN RED, WHITE & GREEN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet or Dutch oven brown sausage with red pepper and Italian seasoning (I squeeze it out of the casing so it crumbles like ground beef).
• Add onion and garlic, sautee until onion is translucent but not brown, about 4 minutes.
• Add beans, tomatoes and spinach and stir well.
• Add beef broth a little at a time, stirring as you add, until you get the desired consistency (mine was very chunky).
• Simmer covered about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
• Serve over pasta of your choice.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender chop the whole tomatoes with juice and garlic until chunky. In a medium size pot, heat oil on medium high heat. Put onion and mushroom in and saute for about 5 minutes.
• Place in pot the blended tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped green peppers, oregano and basil. Bring to boil, then lower to medium low, cover and stir periodically. Cook and reduce about 1 to 2 hours or to your liking.

GREEN SAUCE FOR FISH

Steps:

• Scrape onion and garlic into a food processor. Add parsley, capers, olive oil, pepper flakes and lemon juice.
• Process in bursts, stirring occasionally and adding more oil if necessary. Do not overblend. Add salt to taste. If garlic is too powerful, you can add a little bread soaked in milk to tame sauce. Serve on side.