My sauces & broth recipes

Sauces and broth are an important part of Italian cooking. When I say sauce here I'm not referring to pasta sauces, but rather meat sauces. Here are some recipes.

Fish broth – Brodo di pesce

This is a simple broth recipe to use in risotto recipes.

Green sauce – Salsa verde

Salsa Verde is a green sauce made with Italian parsley to be served with boiled meats. It is easy to make and really makes for a good sauce.

Hens Broth – Brodo di gallina

The base to many recipes this classic can be found in most any kitchen. As the saying goes, “An old hen makes good broth.”

Meat broth

Meat broth is the indispensable ingredient for cooking egg pasta like tagliatelle, egg filled pasta and risotto and many other preparations. Meat broth can be prepare ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for 2 maximum 3 days. It’s easy to prepare and it takes no effort at all. Not to mention that it’s [...]

Pearà

Pearà is a bread sauce made only for boiled meats. It takes a little time but it is well worth the effort. This is a classic dish in my region of Italy. It can be found on the menu of most restaurants or trattorias during the winter months.

Vegetable Broth – Brodo vegetale

This is the base broth for many risotto recipes in my site.