Sexy Sauce
Get ready to elevate your meals with this irresistibly rich and velvety Sexy Sauce! Bursting with layers of bold, indulgent flavor, this versatile sauce combines the caramelized sweetness of tomato paste, honey, and balsamic vinegar with a creamy finish from heavy cream and butter. A hint of garlic, shallots, and crushed red pepper flakes adds depth and a gentle kick, while fresh basil rounds it out with a fragrant, herby touch. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, chicken, or vegetables, or as a luxurious dipping sauce, Sexy Sauce is quick and easy to whip up in just 25 minutes. Add some flair to your dishes with this silky creation that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened.
Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their heat and flavor.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to darken and caramelize slightly for a richer taste.
Add the honey, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce to the pan. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Whisk in the unsalted butter until fully incorporated, adding a glossy finish to the sauce.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm over your dish of choice, or use as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.4 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1824 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
