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Article: Tomato sauce can be paired with about anything to make a meal.(The Seattle Times)
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- September 18, 2000
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The ideal mate in the kitchen doesn't chop the onions or wash the dishes. But this partner can always be depended on to satisfy our mood, whether it be bold and assertive, or soft and subtle.
Tomato sauce is the ally we're describing, that faithful basic that can be paired with just about anything to make a meal.
Begin with a base of homemade sauce, keeping the flavors simple. No basil or oregano, fennel or red pepper flakes should be added. To that pure tomato flavor, we can later combine Moroccan seasonings for a fragrant bowl of vegetable ragout, or silky cream for an elegant sauce for scallops.
Peeling the tomatoes is a must to keep tough ...