Jamie's Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce

 

Jamie's Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce

So I have been a fan of the traditional Tomato sauce for sometime, I have been making my own sauces to go with my own pasta for years and this has to be one of my favourites. I hope you enjoy this sauce as much as I do.


Ingredients:

• 20 Fresh Plum Tomatoes
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1  finely diced Onion 
• 2 Tsp minced Garlic 
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped Oregano
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped Thyme
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped Basil
• 100ml Red wine
• 1 Red Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper
• 4 Tbsp Tomato Puree
• 1 Can of Chopped Tomatoes
• 1/2 Tsp sugar

Method:

 

1. Roast all the tomatoes and peppers in the oven with a little bit of olive oil until they start to colour
2. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic, then add to a pan with a little bit of olive oil
3. Chop the pepper and tomatoes up and add with the onion and garlic
4. Then add the can of chopped tomatoes
5. Add the red wine and cook off for a few minutes
6. Add the tomato puree, the spices and herbs
7. Then add the salt and pepper, and sugar
8. Cook on a simmer for 30 minutes
9. Taste whilst cooking, you  may need to adjust the seasoning according to taste
10. Then blend the mixture to the consistency you're happy with (I like the sauce smooth)
11. Serve with your favourite pasta or meatballs

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Pommes Arlié

Pommes Arlié

Pommes Arlié is a traditional French recipe. It translates to Arles Potato, Arles is a city within the South of France. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a meal in a different way, you can also enjoy it as a tasty snack. Please leave your feedback in the posting box below or email us direct at threecoursesource@gmail.com. We are also more than happy to answer any questions you may have either about this recipe, or just food in general. Happy Eating!

Ingredients:

2 Jacket Potatoes

½ White Onion, finely diced

2 Chicken Breasts, diced

2 sprigs thyme leaves

1 ½ rashers bacon, diced

Field Mushrooms, peeled and diced

Double Cream

Method:

For the Potatoes:

1. Put the jacket potatoes in the oven to cook thoroughly, this should take about 20 minutes depending on size.

For the Filling:

1. Put a knob of butter in a medium sized saucepan, add the onion and sweat until translucent

2. Put in the thyme leaves and stir.

3. Add the bacon and gently fry off.

4. Add the mushrooms and gently fry until slightly moist.

5. Add the diced chicken and fry off until the chicken is half coked.

6. Pour in the double cream, just enough to bind the mixture together.

7. Bring down to a simmer to thicken, stirring occasionally.

For the Potatoes:

1. Take your potatoes out of the oven, cut in half and scoop out the potato into a bowl as quickly as possible.

2. Add some butter to the potato and stir until incorporated.

3. Put all the potato through a drum-sieve and place in piping bag with a big star nozzle.

4. Once the chicken mixture is fully cooked take off hat and scoop evenly into the jacket potato skins.

5. Pipe the potato on top in a style of your choice, remember PRESENTATION IS KEY!