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Basque Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Makes about 4 cups

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green bell peppers
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 28-ounce cans chopped diced tomatoes in juice, drained
3/4 cup dry Sherry
  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer ham to small bowl.

    Step 2

    Add 1 tablespoon oil to saucepan. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and Sherry. Bring to simmer. Cover partially; simmer over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in ham. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before using).

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  • I haven't made the recipe yet, but i would recommend using diced bacon or preferably prosciutto. Skip using the oil, just render the bacon/prosciutto that way you will get a much better flavor. Once you have enough bacon fat only remove the bacon and save for later, saute the vegies in the bacon fat.

    • ChefAvel

    • Columbus ohio

    • 1/20/2012

  • Good sauce. I took the recommendation & used it for tht TUNA & POTATO KEBABS. My clients loved it!

    • A personal chef

    • sunny California from Sherman Oaks, CA

    • 1/20/2000