Ingredients
- 2 red bell pepper
- 3 red onions
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 jalapeños
- Whisky or brandy
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Sweet paprika
- Chili powder
Preparation
Cut up the bell peppers and the jalapeños, halve the lemon and place the pieces into a casserole. Toss with olive oil and salt, then roast in an oven at about 200°C for 30 to 45 minutes, until the bell peppers are thourougly browned. Meanwhile, slice the onions and sauté them and the garlic in olive oil. Deglaze with whisky or brandy, then combine with the roasted bell peppers, the jalapeños, and the lemon's juice in a mixer or a food processor. Pulse until smooth, then pass through a fine sieve.
Ingredients
- 1 large can tomatoes
- 4 large carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 3 large onions
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 500g minced meat (beef, pork or a mixture)
- Olive oil
- Oil
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red wine
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Basil
- (optional) Cinnamon
- (optional) 1 tablespoon Butter
Preparation
Cut the carrots, celery and onions into small cubes, then sauté in olive oil until lightly browned to create soffritto. Transfer into a bowl. Then increase the heat to high, add some heat-resistant oil and brown the meat, adding salt and pepper to taste. Once done, deglaze the pan with the wine and re-add the soffritto. Add the tomatoes, garlic and paprika. If going for the optinal ingredients, add them now. Let simmer for at least an hour. About 10 minutes before serving, add the herbs.
This sauce works as is with any noodles and some parmesan, or can be combined with a bechamel for lasagna.