How to increase flavour intensity in this recipe? [closed]

I am thinking of making dinner tonight (probably pasta) and the ingredients that I have a courgettes, tomatoes and half a butternut squash. I am 70% vegetarian

I first added olive oil, then fried onions and garlic, then added in the vegetables. I added in salt, pepper, souvlaki seasoning, sage and thyme I believe for extra taste. At the end I mixed in a tablespoon of Ricotta (my favourite cheese). The pasta I had with it was Rigatoni.

However the taste turned out to be a bit bland. What can I do to spice up this recipe? I want it to be more intense,perhaps roasting the vegetables first and then frying them. Will that help? Otherwise what can I add to increase its taste?

Thanks.

Edit : Instead of having pasta with this sauce, can I have Ciabatta baked in the oven with it?

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Best Answer

try adding some green, yellow and red peppers with the added vegetables. I believe these peppers give a strong taste.

Also you could try to add some paper laurel when cooking, then remove it upon serving, it gives a good taste and smell too.

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How do you intensify Flavour?

Use red, green and yellow peppers of all varieties \u2014 sweet, hot and dried. Or, add a dash of hot pepper sauce. Add a tangy taste with citrus juice or grated citrus peel: lemon, lime or orange. Acidic ingredients help lift and balance flavor.

How do you balance a dish flavor?

Sweetness: From sugar, honey, fruits or otherwise, sweetness will counteract bitter and sour flavours. It can also be used to cut down the heat of a particularly spicy meal. Saltiness: Salt plays two very important roles in flavouring a dish. Firstly, it balances against bitterness.

How do you balance spices in cooking?

Acidic ingredients such as lemon or lime juice, vinegar, wine, tomatoes, and even pineapple will all help to neutralize the pH levels of a spicy oil, and reduce some of that flaming-hot flavor. Add the juice of half a lemon or lime, or a tablespoon or two of wine, vinegar, or tomato sauce, to your over-spiced dish.

What should you do if you want your dish to taste more bitter?

Easy Ways to Reduce Bitter Taste in Any Food

1 Balance out bitterness with some fat.

2 Cover the flavor with sweetness.

3 Sprinkle some salt over your food.

4 Try a pinch of baking soda.

5 Squeeze in some vinegar or lemon juice.

6 Add some spice to your foods.

7 Cook with herbs to cut through the bitter taste.

How to Modify a Recipe to Improve Flavor and Nutritional Content

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