Kim's Amazing "not Just Every Day" Creamy Tomato Sa

Name: Kim's Amazing "not Just Every Day" Creamy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed, drained and chopped); 3 ounces pancetta (diced fine); ⅔ cup vermouth; 4 tablespoons white wine; 2 bay leaves; 4 ½ cups crushed tomatoes (San Marzano or any good quality canned crushed tomato); 1 cup tomatoes (fresh, cherry and cut in quarters); 1 ½ cups onions, diced fine; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 ¼ cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste, go lighter if needed); 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh basil; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed, drained and chopped)
3 ounces pancetta (diced fine)
⅔ cup vermouth
4 tablespoons white wine
2 bay leaves
4 ½ cups crushed tomatoes (San Marzano or any good quality canned crushed tomato)
1 cup tomatoes (fresh, cherry and cut in quarters)
1 ½ cups onions, diced fine
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste, go lighter if needed)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Pancetta -- In a big pot saute pancetta, onion, red pepper flakes and bay leaf in the olive oil until onions are soft and pancetta is brown.
2
Add a pinch of the salt and cook until everything is combined.
3
Add the garlic and cook just to coat everything.
4
Sauce -- Next, add tomato paste, fresh tomatoes,and sundried tomatoes and cook another 3-4 minutes.
5
Then add the vermouth and cook until most of the liquid has reduced, 4 minutes or so.
6
Add most of the crushed tomatoes reserve 1/2 to add at the end and the dried oregano, cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
7
Finish touch -- Once the sauce gets nice and thick remove the bay leafs and stir in cream, white wine, fresh herbs and check for seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
8
Add in the remaining 1/2 cup of crushed tomatoes and cook another 10-15 minutes and it is ready to use.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed, drained and chopped), 3 ounces pancetta (diced fine), ⅔ cup vermouth, 4 tablespoons white wine, and more.

Yes, Kim's Amazing "not Just Every Day" Creamy Tomato 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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Kim's Amazing "not Just Every Day" Creamy Tomato Sauce

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