Brazilica Seasoning
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A flavorful and aromatic vintage seasoning blend made with grated cheese, fresh basil, and garlic, perfect for tossing with hot noodles.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 5 mins | None | 5 small jars |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor or grinder
- Small jars
Ingredients
To Make Brazilica
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Cups | Cheese | Grated (e.g., Parmesan, Romano, or a mix) |
| 1 1/2 Cups | Basil | Fresh, finely ground or processed |
| 9 Cloves | Garlic | Ground (noted as ‘cubes’ on card) |
| 1 Small Cupped Handful | Salt | Standard |
For Serving with Noodles
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Large Tablespoons | Brazilica | Prepared seasoning |
| 1/3 Cube | Butter | Or margarine, approximately 2.5-3 tablespoons |
| Some | Water | Hot water from cooking noodles |
| 1 Pack | Noodles | Cooked |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Seasoning
- In a bowl, cream the 4 cups grated cheese into the 1 1/2 cups ground basil along with a small cupped handful of salt.
- Add the 9 ground garlic cloves to the mixture.
- Work the ingredients together until it becomes smooth looking.
- Pack the mixture into five small artichoke jars (or similar small, clean jars) and seal for storage.
Step 2: Serve with Noodles
- For 1 pack of cooked noodles, measure out 3 large tablespoons of the prepared Brazilica.
- Add 1/3 cube of margarine or butter.
- Pour some hot water from cooking the noodles into the Brazilica and butter mixture to emulsify.
- Stir this sauce into the hot, drained noodles until well combined and glossy.
- Stir in more Brazilica if desired for extra flavor.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the prepared Brazilica seasoning sealed in small jars in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.
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