Hey /ck/, which herbs/spices (or ingredients in general, but preferably herbs/spices) do you think make a small but noticeable difference in pasta sauces? I'm trying to perfect my recipe for a ragu and I want to find out every little trick
just basic paprika. add 1 tablespoon per quart of sauce.
the taste is so subtle. but it's there. and it improves everything.
>>7125598
Nutmeg.
Thank me later.
>>7125744
don't do this, op.
this guy is a troll trying to have a laugh.
>>7125598
Anchovies
Bay Leaf
2nd for paprika
>>7125759
This
It makes mustard gas
>>7125598
To add body and flavor to the tomato puree:
Mirepoix / soffritto
- 2 parts onion to 1 part celery and 1 part carrot either diced, or simply in a puree, and saute'd before adding your tomato puree.
Seasonings:
Basil - dried or fresh
Oregano - dried
Rosemary
Garlic
Salt
Bay leaf - (meh....some like em')
I add
Paprika
Oregano
Garlic
Balsamic vinegar
A little bit of grated apple
>>7125759
>mfw nutmeg is in every good bechamel
either the actual stuff, or one of the various copycat recipes (which taste pretty close to me)
>>7125818
Nutmeg is delicious in bechamel as long as you don't add too much of it.
>>7125823
It's a blend of spices that can be replicated perfectly.
Why?
>>7125598
An halfed onion, fished out later.
Very subtle but it rounds the flavours much nicer than chopped or powdered.
>>7125868
Would this be in addition to chopped onions in the sauce or as a substitute?
>>7125880
I use it as a substitution.
>>7125598
I put a spoonful of chipotle sauce in when I make it. It gives it a little bit of a rich smokey taste in addition to some spiciness.
fish sauce, balsamic vinegar
>>7125814
No rosemary?
>>7125598
Garlic, basil, thyme and/or oregano.
>>7125598
>He doesn't know about the two anchovie filets in all top-tier tomato sauces.
>>7125818
>we're talking about ragu
>nutmeg is good in every bechamel
>>7125844
Share your recipe, dude! I'm sure we'd all like to read it.
>>7125598
I find simple it better. I just use tomatos, garlic and basil. Salt and oil to season and lubricate. I bring it other flavors with other parts of the dish.
