The light pink sauce or light cocktail sauce made without mayonnaise and without ketchup is a cream based on ricotta and tomato sauce with a velvety texture and delicate flavor.
It does not require cooking.
It’s perfect for replacing mayonnaise and ketchup, as well as béchamel and cooking cream.
Versatile:
• for dipping vegetables, seasoning salads and potatoes;
• for accompanying meat, fish, and eggs;
• for creaming pasta [you only need a couple of tablespoons] or for dressing it [using the ricotta weight as per your dietary plan];
• in place of béchamel and cooking cream.
• sauce for sandwiches;
• dressing for sandwiches, canapés and toast.
Adds creaminess to dishes with lightness.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
For every 100 g of ricotta, 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce:
- 3.5 oz cow's milk ricotta
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce (homemade)
- 7 oz cow's milk ricotta
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce (homemade)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 pinch nutmeg (or cinnamon or turmeric or paprika or other spice)
Suggested Tools
- Chopper or Mixer
- Containers airtight
Preparation
Pour into the mixer:
• the ricotta;
• a pinch of salt;
• a pinch of pepper;
• a pinch of nutmeg [or cinnamon, turmeric, paprika or other spice according to taste and use];
and blend.Add the tomato sauce [one tablespoon per 3.5 oz of ricotta] and blend.
Color and density may vary depending on the consistency of the ricotta used and the amount of tomato sauce added.
The density should be like mayonnaise, a bit more liquid if you intend to use it as béchamel or cooking cream.Your light pink sauce or light cocktail sauce or ricotta and tomato sauce cream is ready.
Store the sauce in the fridge in an airtight container or a small bowl sealed with plastic wrap.
• Penne in pink sauce;
• Shrimp cocktail.• Greek yogurt;
• Low-fat spreadable cheese.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal must contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations of foods indicated in your dietary plan.
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