Cocolla Sauce Recipe

Name: Cocolla Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounce Tomato Paste (3); 8 ounce Tomato Puree/Sauce (1); 1 piece Yellow Onion (medium); 6 sprigs Basil-fresh; 4 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs; 1 tablespoon Sugar; 1 tablespoon Salt; 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese; 3 dashes Crushed Red Pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large stock pot, coat bottom of with olive oil on low heat to slowly cook the onions until they are turning clear. Push onions to the side and add tomato paste, let sit on bottom of pan for 2 minutes.
2
Add water slowly to the paste and onions, 9 paste containers full, stirring slowly. Slowly stir in can of sauce and let heat until bubbly.
3
Add baking soda and stir. Add salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and stir. Add sugar and bread crumbs until completely mixed. Lastly, add shredded parmesan cheese until completely blended.
4
Let simmer on very low heat for 4 hours, stir occasionally with a wooden spoon and scrape sides of pan.
5
If having meatballs, place in sauce after 2 hours.
6
Add sprigs of basil with 1 hour left to simmer.

226

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounce Tomato Paste (3), 8 ounce Tomato Puree/Sauce (1), 1 piece Yellow Onion (medium), 6 sprigs Basil-fresh, and more.

Yes, Cocolla Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cocolla Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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