Carrots Di Amore Food

SOFFRITTO RECIPE, THE ITALIAN WAY.

Steps:

• Wash the vegetables, peel onion, carrot, and trimmed the celery rib, and remove the leaves.
• With a sharp knife, mince or finely dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Try to keep the same size and make sure you use a chopping board and handle your knife carefully.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet or in a pot over low to medium heat. 1 maximum 2 Tbsps of olive oil (or the same amount of butter) is enough. When the oil starts shimmering add the diced vegetables, and cook, stirring often.
• Adjust to low heat as needed, and continue to sauté until golden, it will take from a minimum of 5-7 minutes to 20 minutes, take your time.
• When the soffritto is nearly done you can add minced garlic, aromatic herbs, spices, or wine. Give a good stir, keep cooking for 1 or 2 minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients according to the recipe you want to make.

CARROTS DI AMORE

Steps:

• Saute carrots in butter in large skillet until lightly cooked. Add almonds. When carrots are softening, but still have crunch, add amaretto and warm through.
• Season with salt and pepper.