Pour Baking Soda Into the Tomato Sauce – The Chef’s Secret!

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Ingredients 🛒

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 800g canned crushed tomatoes or fresh tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and cook until soft and golden.
  3. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and mix well.
  5. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and sugar if needed.
  6. Sprinkle in the baking soda carefully. Watch the sauce foam up — that’s the acid being neutralized!
  7. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta, pizza, or bread.

Tips 🌟

  • Use only a small amount of baking soda to avoid altering the flavor.
  • Perfect for overly acidic tomato sauces or soups.
  • Simmer slowly for a richer and deeper taste.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end for extra aroma.
  • Great for pasta, lasagna, pizza, and dipping sauces. 🍝

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