Spicy carrot-tomato sauce

4 servings

35 minutes

Spicy carrot-tomato sauce is a fragrant and rich addition to Italian dishes. Its roots lie in the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine, where vegetable sauces add depth of flavor to pasta and meat dishes. In this recipe, carrots provide a soft sweetness while three types of fresh peppers add a mild spiciness. Spices like cloves and cinnamon enrich the flavor with warm, spicy notes, creating a complex and memorable aroma. The sauce can be used as a base for pasta, stewed vegetables or as a sauce for meat, adding richness and brightness to the dish. Due to the long simmering of ingredients, the taste becomes deep and harmonious, while its warming spices make it perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 264.5
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 15.8g
• Carbohydrates: 28.2g

Ingredients

• Carrot: 5 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Fresh red pepper: 2 pc
• Fresh yellow pepper: 1 pc
• Green pepper: 1 pc
• Pink tomatoes: 3 pc
• Carnation: 7 pc
• Ground cinnamon: 2 tbsp
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Heat the pan and pour in olive oil. Wait for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

2. Grate the carrot and finely chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 5 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece

3. First, fry the onion until it becomes transparent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

4. Add carrots to the pan, stir and fry for about 7-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 5 piece

5. Chop the pepper and tomatoes coarsely, add to the pan, mix, and let sit for another 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh red pepper: 2 pieces
   • Fresh yellow pepper: 1 piece
   • Green pepper: 1 piece
   • Pink tomatoes: 3 pieces

6. Pour water into the pan halfway, sprinkle with cinnamon, add cloves, and mix. Leave covered until boiling. Turn off the heat and let it steep.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carnation: 7 pieces
   • Ground cinnamon: 2 tablespoons