Tomato Sauce
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Brian Mark Hansen
Winner of Bocuse d'Or 2023
Tomato sauce is another of the five classic basic sauces in French cuisine – simple, rich and full of character.
In this recipe, Brian Mark shows you how to make a deep and aromatic tomato sauce using San Marzano tomatoes, fresh herbs and a dash of sherry vinegar. A timeless classic that can elevate everything from pasta to meat and vegetable dishes.
Servings
: 4
servings
Ingredients
Olive oil
2
shallots
2
cloves garlic
100
g
carrot
1
tbsp
tomato concentrate
1
tbsp
sherry vinegar
1
tsp
cane sugar
A few sprigs fresh oregano, thyme and rosemary
500
g
ripe San Marzano tomatoes, peeled
Coarsely ground black pepper
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Instructions
Step 1/9
Chop shallots, carrots and garlic into small cubes.
Step 2/9
Sauté onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil until they turn translucent.
Step 3/9
In the meantime, finely chop a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme.
Step 4/9
Add tomato concentrate and let it sauté briefly to bring out the sweetness.
Step 5/9
Add the peeled whole tomatoes together with the herbs, sherry vinegar and a little pepper.
Step 6/9
Let the sauce simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
Step 7/9
Blend with an immersion blender or in a food blender – depending on desired consistency.
Step 8/9
Taste and adjust with a little cane sugar, black pepper and salt.
Step 9/9
Finally add fresh, chopped oregano.
Brian Mark Hansen
Winner of Bocuse d'Or 2023
Brian Mark Hansen is considered one of Denmark's most talented chefs. In 2023 he won the world's most prestigious culinary competition, 'Bocuse d'Or', also known as the unofficial world championship of the profession.
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