7 Delicious Ways To Elevate A Store-Bought Jar Of Tomato Sauce
By Devi Poojari
April 8, 2024
Having a jar of tomato sauce handy in your pantry is great for all kinds of last-minute stews, curries, pasta or even pizza needs. However, it is important to use a few simple tricks and spruce up the flavour in order to make the most of what it’s worth, in the best way possible.
ALLIUMS
Boost flavour by adding a few cloves of roasted garlic or sautéing some onions in butter, before you add the tomato sauce for added taste.
WHITE WINE
Add a generous splash of white wine to deglaze your pan before you add the sauce to simmer for slow-cooking recipes.
FRESH HERBS
A few leaves of fresh basil or a sprig or two of thyme is one of the best shortcuts to boost flavour instantaneously in your tomato sauce.
ACIDITY
Although naturally acidic, tomato sauce can some times feel more rounded when your recipe calls for some sharpness; enhance it with vinegar or lemon juice.
OLIVES/CAPERS
Briny capers or olives pair well with jarred tomato sauce, while enhancing the salinity as well as adding some texture to it.
MEAT VARIETIES
Crispy bacon bits, coins of artisanal sausage and crumbled chorizo are all great ways to bulk up as well as infuse your tomato sauce with desirable goodness.
DAIRY/ALT. DAIRY
A liberal pouring of heavy cream, coconut milk or even butter can instantly elevate and enrich your sauce that can be poured over fish, used in curries or enjoyed over a carbohydrate.
