Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBodega on MainBrava Sauce (375ml) Recipe

Brava Sauce (375ml) Recipe

Inspired by Bodega on Main
Time40m
Serves1

Spicy Spanish tomato & roasted garlic sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Sauce Ingredients

Method

Prepare Roasted Garlic

  1. 1

    Roast Garlic

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool, then peel.

Cook Sauce

  1. 2

    Sauté Tomatoes

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 3

    Add Seasonings

    Stir in smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes to release flavors.

  3. 4

    Add Roasted Garlic

    Add peeled roasted garlic cloves to the saucepan and stir to combine.

  4. 5

    Simmer Sauce

    Add white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5 more minutes.

Blend and Finish

  1. 6

    Blend Sauce

    Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.

  2. 7

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust salt or spice as needed. Let cool completely before storing.

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