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A personal anecdote highlights this realization: after serving a homemade pasta dish in Italy, the cook discovered that an authentic sauce requires not just the right ingredients, but also proper technique—namely, adequate oil and sufficient cooking time.
Starting with the Sofrito
The journey to the perfect sauce begins with a basic preparation known as sofrito. This essential mixture involves finely chopping two onions and four cloves of garlic. It's not about perfection; rustic chopping suffices. Cook these aromatics in a generous amount of olive oil—approximately 100 ml—to help create a flavorful base.