Tomato sauce (for fried meat, chopped cutlets, brains fried in breadcrumbs, etc.)

4 servings

30 minutes

Tomato sauce is a classic of Italian cuisine, born in sunny gardens where fragrant tomatoes ripen. This rich, thick sauce perfectly complements roasted meats, minced cutlets, and other dishes, giving them a deep flavor with a slight tang and spiciness. Thanks to the combination of vegetables sautéed in oil and meat broth, it acquires a rich texture and soft silkiness. It has a subtle sweetness from carrots and the delicate aroma of parsley and onion, while the spiciness of the tomato sauce adds expressiveness. It is served hot and beautifully infuses dishes, making them juicy and appetizing. This sauce pays homage to traditions and the art of cooking, transforming simple ingredients into a harmony of flavors familiar to every Mediterranean cuisine enthusiast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 111
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 5.5g
• Carbohydrates: 14.1g

Ingredients

• Parsley root: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Tomato sauce: 1 tbsp
• Tomato puree: 0.5 glass
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Carrot: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Chop the cleaned roots and onion, sauté with one tablespoon of oil and a heaping tablespoon of flour, then add tomato puree, mix, dilute with a cup of meat broth, and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley root: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Tomato puree: 0.5 glass

2. After cooking, add salt, a tablespoon of spicy tomato sauce, a piece of butter, and mix thoroughly until fully combined with the sauce, then strain through a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Carrot: 1 piece