Jul 14 2026
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Extra Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Johnson's Boucanière
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Seasonings

Finishing Touches

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves to prepare for sautéing.

  2. 2

    Measure Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients to ensure you have everything ready for cooking.

Cooking the Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Tomato Sauce

    Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine with the sautéed onions and garlic.

  3. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Finishing the Sauce

  1. 6

    Add Fresh Basil and Cheese

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.

  2. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to your liking.

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