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Jamie Oliver 7 Veg Sauce

Jamie Oliver 7 Veg Sauce
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Jamie Oliver 7 Veg Sauce is a tomato-based vegetable sauce made by slowly cooking seven different vegetables with garlic, herbs, and tomatoes. The vegetables break down during cooking, creating a thick, flavourful sauce that can be blended smooth or left slightly chunky.

Ingredients

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    • 1 onion, finely chopped

    • 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced

    • 1 stick celery, finely diced

    • 1 red pepper, finely chopped

    • 1 courgette, finely diced

    • 1 small aubergine, finely diced

    • 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 2 tablespoons tomato purée

    • 2 tins chopped tomatoes (400 g each)

    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mixed herbs

    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    • Optional: fresh basil to finish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables

Take time to chop all the vegetables into small, even pieces. This helps them cook evenly and break down smoothly into the sauce later.

Step 2: Start the base

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook gently for 10–12 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened and lightly sweet.

Step 3: Add remaining vegetables

Add the red pepper, courgette, and aubergine to the pan. Stir well and cook for another 8–10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their moisture.

Step 4: Add garlic and tomato purée

Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomato purée. Cook the purée for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavour and remove any raw taste.

Step 5: Add tomatoes and herbs

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and add the dried herbs. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, and reduce the heat to low.

Step 6: Simmer slowly

Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally. The vegetables will soften completely, and the sauce will thicken naturally.

Step 7: Blend or leave chunky

For a smooth sauce, blend with a hand blender until silky. For a rustic texture, mash lightly with a spoon or leave it as it is.

Step 8: Season and rest

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce rest for 5 minutes before using so the flavours settle.

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