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Italian Soffritto

Creates: Sweet, savory, and aromatic with the characteristic richness of olive oil

The Italian answer to French mirepoix, soffritto adds garlic for extra depth and uses olive oil as the cooking fat. This aromatic base forms the foundation of countless pasta sauces, braises, and soups in Italian cuisine.

Ingredients (5)

Carrot Celery Garlic Onion Olive Oil

Typical Ratios

1:1:1 carrot:celery:onion with 2-3 cloves garlic

Best Techniques

sweating slow-cooking

Classic Dishes

•Ragù alla bolognese
•Minestrone
•Ribollita
•Tomato sauce

Preparation Notes

Finely dice all vegetables for smooth sauces, leave chunkier for rustic dishes

Found In These Cuisines

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