Emeril Sauce Recipes

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place the Basic Red Sauce in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Place all the remaining meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine, then form the meat into balls by rolling about 2 tablespoons of meat between your hands. Place meatballs on a plate as they are formed. (Hint: if your hands are slightly damp, the meatballs will roll more easily and will not stick to your hands!) When all the meatballs are formed, gently place the balls into the sauce 1 at a time using a long handled spoon. Be careful - bubbling sauce splatters! Simmer the sauce uncovered, and allow the meatballs to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes before stirring. Stir the meatballs into the sauce when they rise to the top.
• Simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• While sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Strain and toss with the olive oil. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and sugar to the pot with the onions, and stir well. Add the Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon, until flavors have come together and sauce is thickened. Stir in the basil and let sit for 10 minutes before using.
• Remove from the heat, and use as needed. You can store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

EMERIL'S HOMEMADE PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the peppers, cut them lengthwise in half, and remove the seeds.
• Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Put the peppers, vinegar, water, and salt in a medium-size nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep until completely cool.
• Pour the mixture into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pour into sterilized bottles, and secure with airtight lids.
• Refrigerate and let age for at least 2 weeks before using.
• **Note - The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

EMERIL LAGASSE'S CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients except the oil and process for 20 seconds. With the machine running, add the oil in a steady stream through the feed tube and process until smooth and thick. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before serving.

REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process for 30 seconds. Use immediately or store. Will keep for several days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

EMERIL'S ROASTED GARLIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and golden - about 6 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, salt balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, Italian seasonong, and basil and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you place them in the pan with their juices. Stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the roasted garlic cloves and stir to combine.
• Continue to simmer for 30-45 mnutes longer until the flavors have come together.
• Serve over your choice of pasta.