Aurora Sauce
A creamy, flavorful sauce made from tomato and béchamel, with a touch of garlic and smoked paprika. Perfect for pasta, seafood, or vegetables.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup béchamel sauce made with 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Make béchamel by melting butter, adding flour, and whisking in milk until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce and smoked paprika, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in béchamel sauce, mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over pasta, seafood, or vegetables. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer to reduce the liquid.
- Adjust smoked paprika and garlic for more flavor.