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Saucy Sugo Recipe 

Nothing beats the simplicity of a good sugo on pasta, but for added depth of flavour, we cheat and use anchovies as our base. The anchovies aren't fishy, instead they give a rich meaty flavour base without the greasiness of bacon. * Cook's note: ** There's a fine line between saucy and spicy. If you like a bit more heat, up those flakes, this recipe is for entry level chilli enthusiasts. This recipe basically hinges on 2 main ingredients, the anchovies and the fresh basil. If you go dried on the basil it won't have any freshness, the meatiness of the anchovies will overpower the dish. If you drop the anchovies then the sauce will be bland. Cooking is all about the balance.

CategoryLunch/Dinner

Total Time20 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Yields2 servings

CuisineItalian

Saucy Sugo Recipe 

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • 1 jar of anchovies in olive oil
  • 1 tsp of minced garlic
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes **
  • 1 tin of peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tsp of red wine vinegar
  • FRESH basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

  1. Throw into a heated pan: 1 jar of anchovies in olive oil, 1 tsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp chilli flakes ** 

  2. Stir until it dissolves and add: 1 tin of peeled tomatoes, 1 tsp of red wine vinegar .

  3. Stir until thickened and throw in a handful of FRESH basil leaves. 

  4. Stir until thickened and throw in a handful of FRESH basil leaves. 

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