Sicilian Garlic And Spearmint Sauce Food

SICILIAN GARLIC AND SPEARMINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drop the garlic into a clean 2-cup bottle.
• Add the chili pepper and pour in the vinegar.
• Add half the mint, cover the bottle, shake well and leave about 24 hours.
• In the beginning, the flavouring will float on the surface of the vinegar, but after a day they will sink to the bottom of the bottle.
• After the flavourings have sunk to the bottom, add the olive oil and the remaining mint.
• Shake well and let stand 3-4 days, shaking once or twice a day, before using.
• This sauce will keep for 2-3 months in a cool, dark place.
• Shake well before using.

SICILIAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and anchovies to cook for about 2 minutes; stir constantly.
• Stir in breadcrumbs and turn off heat. Add parsley and black ground pepper; mix together.
• Toss anchovy sauce with hot pasta and sprinkle with cheese; serve.

SICILIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and crushed pepper in sauce pan,add onion and garlic. Saute until translucent. Deglaze with wine, add tomatoes cushed and paste. Bring to simmer, continue to simmer for 45 minutes up to 4 hours. Add herbs, sugar, and season if needed.
• Toss with favorite pasta. Serve with grated parmesan romano and a glass of wine.
• Can also add meat/ sausage/ ribs before deglazing with wine. Or mix in a cup of ricotta and grated mozzerella and bake in 400 degree oven until bubbling and golden.

OLD FASHIONED SICILIAN SUCCO

Steps:

• In a large pot mix together garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parsley and basil. Bring sauce to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer.
• In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and parsley. Shape into balls the size of a child's fist. In a skillet, fry meatballs in hot olive oil until brown. Add to sauce mixture. Simmer over low heat for four hours.