The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

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½ cup minced fresh basil
½ cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1
cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper



  1. Combine the chicken livers and anchovies with the
    Marmite and soy sauce in the bowl of a food processor
    and pulse until finely ground, 8 to 10 short pulses.
    Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Combine the milk,
    heavy cream, and chicken stock in a bowl, sprinkle with
    the gelatin and set aside.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over
    medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic,
    oregano, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until
    fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, with their
    juice, and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a
    simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce
    has until thickened and reduced to 4 cups, about 30
    minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. While the tomato sauce simmers, combine the remaining
    2 tablespoons olive oil and the pancetta in a large Dutch
    oven or stock pot and cook over medium-high heat,
    stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is softened and
    the fat is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the onion,
    carrots, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until
    softened but not browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to
    a large bowl.

  4. Return the Dutch oven to medium-high heat, add the

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