Sauce

Sugo all'Aglione

Name: Sugo all'Aglione
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 6 clove aglione garlic thinly sliced; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 800 g canned whole peeled tomato crushed by hand or with a fork; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp salt; 0.25 cup fresh basil roughly torn (optional)

This rustic Tuscan tomato sauce highlights the unique flavor of aglione, a large, mild garlic variety. It's a simple yet deeply savory sauce perfect for pasta. The slow simmering coaxes out the sweetness of the tomatoes and the gentle pungency of the garlic.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 181 kcal

Mise en place

Ingredients

6 cloveaglione garlic, thinly sliced
4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
800 gcanned whole peeled tomato, crushed by hand or with a fork
0.5 tspred pepper flakes(optional)
1 tspsalt

garnish

0.25 cupfresh basil, roughly torn(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-low heat.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a low heat is crucial to gently infuse the oil with the garlic flavor without burning it.
2
Add the sliced aglione garlic to the oil and cook gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is very soft and fragrant but not browned.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The goal is to confit the garlic, making it sweet and tender.
3
Stir in the red pepper flakes, if using, and cook for another minute.
About 1 min
4
Add the crushed canned whole peeled tomatoes and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
About 2 min
5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: A slow simmer allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
6
Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh basil, if using.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Fresh basil is best added at the very end to preserve its fragrant oils.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 180.9kcal
Protein: 2.5g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 13.7g
Fibre: 2.2g
Sugar: 7.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover sugo all'aglione in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.