Creamy Creole Tomato Sauce

Cooking the Sauce

1. Step 1

   Add about a tablespoon of bacon to a hot pan.
2. Step 2

   Add the red onions and sweat for about five minutes.
3. Step 3

   Add in the bacon and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Step 4

   Add in the tomato paste and cook out the raw flavor for 3-5 minutes, being careful not to burn.
5. Step 5

   Deglaze with wine and cook the alcohol out for 3-5 minutes.
6. Step 6

   Add in the tomatoes and 1 cup of water (or stock), bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for about 30 minutes.
7. Step 7

   Adjust seasonings with Creole seasoning, salt, pepper, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and habanero for a little kick.
8. Step 8

   Let it cook for another 5 minutes and then blend the sauce using an immersion blender.
9. Step 9

   Finish the sauce with fresh herbs, heavy cream, and ricotta cheese.
10. Step 10

    Serve it with the ravioli.