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We made it the other night and I thought the exact same thing! I couldn't find the tomatoes they suggested so I thought that might be the issue. I also thought it might be my pot (I need a new one), but I pretty much just blamed it on my unrefined tastes. I mean, it was okay. But if I make it again it will be because it's so easy, not because it's the most delicious think I've ever tasted.
Ryan went to Italy on his mission, so I've spent the last 8 years trying to make a good sauce. I'm no Italian mama, but I've definitely improved over the years. I use Pomi tomatoes–cheap in Italy, a little pricey here ($3-4), but good. I think the secret is cooking it longer. You have to cook the acid out, which can take hours. I really like the william sonoma bolognese sauce. I make big batches and freeze it. I'll email you the recipe if you don't have it.
Good to know–thanks for being the guinea pig. I check her blog often and was going to make the sauce–maybe I'll hold off. I did make the granola bar recipe yesterday. If you do these leave out the refined sugar–not needed or it'll taste like a dessert. My first time making it I made her concoction, but next time I'll figure out my own combination. Mine were thick and chewy and they do keep well in the freezer and I think these would be a fun treat on a hike or something. I can't wait to find out what you are having (babywise) . . .
Tomatoes, butter, and onions? I think the opposite – that your palette probably is refined – because butter doesn't add much flavor compared to most things. You're probably wanting some spices in there or something. No red pepper flakes, oregano, etc? Maybe it's in the tomatoes itself?
I might try it. Here's my favorite sauce from my cousin who served in Italy.
1 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. sage
2 tsp. basil
Saute in 1/2 c. butter with one beef bouillon cube.
Add 28 oz. can tomatoes (I think stewed are the best for this, but I use whatever I have). Let it simmer for 20 min. Add 1/2 c. heavy cream at end. We love it. It's our favorite.
weird, my friend was just telling me about this last night! She's traveled a lot to italy and was RAVING about it! although with 4 T of butter, almost anything tastes good, right?
若對自己誠實，日積月累，就無法對別人不忠了。........................................
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