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Mike Isabella's Pepperoni Sauce (For Pasta) Recipe

Mike Isabella's Pepperoni Sauce (For Pasta) Recipe

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Mike Isabella's Pepperoni Sauce (For Pasta)

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, cut into small dice
5 medium garlic cloves, cut into very thin slices
1 lb pepperoni , cut into thin slices
1 tsp fennel seed, toasted (see note )
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
8 -12 oz canned imported italian plum tomatoes, chopped , with their juices
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 fresh bay leaf

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, until the oil shimmers.
Add the onion and garlic; cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until they are golden and fragrant.
Stir in the pepperoni; cook for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and evenly coated, then add the toasted fennel seed and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
Add the tomatoes and their juices (to taste), the broth and the bay leaf; stir to incorporate.
Once the mixture starts to bubble at the edges, cover and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The pepperoni slices will be soft, with a deeper color.
Remove from the heat.
Working in batches as needed, transfer to a food processor or a high-powered blender (including the bay leaf); puree until smooth.
The sauce is ready to use. Or cool, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
NOTE: Toast the fennel seed in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the skillet often to keep the seeds from burning. They will become fragrant and slightly darker in color. This only takes a couple of minutes.
He also recomends using San Marzano tomatoes for this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	399.07 Kcal (1671 kJ)
Calories from fat	328.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.55g	56%
Cholesterol	59.52mg	20%
Sodium	1014.67mg	42%
Potassium	306.4mg	7%
Total Carbs	3.44g	1%
Sugars	1.45g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	14.54g	29%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	26.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.19 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.91g	56%
Cholesterol	37.32mg	20%
Sodium	636.13mg	42%
Potassium	192.09mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.16g	1%
Sugars	0.91g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	3%
Protein	9.11g	29%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	12%
Iron	0.8mg	7%
Calcium	16.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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