Experience the authentic flavors of Sicily with this Old-Fashioned Sicilian Succo recipe. Succo is a traditional Sicilian sauce made from slow-cooked tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs, resulting in a rich and flavorful sauce. This recipe will transport you to the sunny streets of Sicily with its bold and robust taste. Serve the Succo with your favorite pasta or use it as a base for other Italian dishes. Prepare to delight your taste buds with this timeless Sicilian recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the saucepan and let the succo cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- After 2 hours, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Using an immersion blender or a traditional blender, blend the sauce until smooth.
- Return the saucepan to the heat and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the succo over your favorite pasta, garnished with freshly chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
