Italian Onion Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Onion Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Onion (finely chopped); 1/2 Carrot (finely chopped); 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped); 1 stalk's worth Celery leaves (optional, finely chopped); 1/2 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped); 100 ml Olive oil; 2 to 5 tablespoons Sugar (I used brown sugar); 1 tsp or more Salt; 1 tbsp Black pepper; 25 grams Whole wheat flour

Servings: persons

1
Soak the onion in cold water.
2
This prevents tears when you peel them.
3
Finely chop the carrot, celery, celery leaves, parsley and onion.
4
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the carrot, celery, celery leaves and parsley and saute.
5
Add the onion and keep sauteing.
6
Add the sugar, black pepper (preferably cracked with a mortar and pestle) and whole wheat flour.
7
Mix well and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
8
Season with salt, taste and add a little more if needed.
9
Sterilize a jar, and pack the sauce in the jar.
10
Store in the refrigerator after cooling, where it will keep for 3 weeks.
11
I used a pressure cooker without the lid (no pressure used).
12
The bottom of the pot is thick so food doesn't burn easily.
13
I used 2 tablespoons of sugar.
14
Serve with grilled fish and zucchini.
15
Serve with cheese on toast, or use as a sandwich spread.
16
Serve with roast beef.
17
Use in salads.

501

kcal

Calories

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Onion (finely chopped), 1/2 Carrot (finely chopped), 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped), 1 stalk's worth Celery leaves (optional, finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Italian Onion 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Onion Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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