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Review: Optimum Froothie 9400

June 8, 2015 by Katie Bryson

Quick Tomato and Roasted Pepper Sauce by Katie Bryson on feedingboys.co.uk

I made this beautiful jar of home made pasta sauce in my Optimum Froothie 9400, a commercial-grade super blender designed for longevity, versatility and BRAWN. Grrrrrrrrrr!

Stronger, faster and more powerful than a Vitamix, the Optimum 9400 will set you up to make amazing soups, the silkiest smoothies, super smooth dips, nut butters, ice cream and more. It’s brilliant for family cooks who want to make as much food from scratch as possible, but don’t always have the time to match their good intentions.

The controls are super simple to get your head around, and cleaning it is equally unfussy as you just fill a third full with water and a tiny bit of detergent and whizz it up to get the worst off. A quick run under the tap and a wipe should be all you need to do after that.

This is the best blender you’ll ever use and the last blender you’ll ever need. I loves it. Nuff said. If you want one go check it out. They’re not cheap at £399, but cheaper than a Vitamix with more power under the bonnet.

And so on to the recipe for this cheerful jar of scarlet sauce that’s great to have on hand in the fridge for an after-school stampede of hungry offspring.

Making Quick Roasted Pepper and Tomato Sauce in my Optimum Froothie 9400 by Katie Bryson on feedingboys.co.uk

 

Recipe: Ultra Quick Tomato and Roasted Pepper Sauce

Prep time: 2 mins
Blender time: 5 mins tops

Ingredients
1 x  650g jar roasted red peppers, drained
500g pasatta (or a tin of tomatoes is also fine)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
good pinch sea salt
handful fresh basil leaves
1 lemon, zest only
1 vegetable stock gel pot

Method

Put all the ingredients into the blender jug, gradually turn up the speed until high and then leave for 3-5 minutes until it starts to heat up and steam. Either use immediately or cool and chill to use later.

That’s it!

Uses

The base of a bolognese, straight up with pasta, poured over meatballs, chicken or fish and baked with a cheesy topping, the possibilities are endless. Make a big batch and then freeze in portions, it’s the most useful and tasty sauce!

Cleaning Tip:

After making this recipe make sure you clean the blender jug promptly as the residue from the tomatoes and peppers can be quite stubborn. Firstly half fill the jug with warm soapy water, put the lid on and blitz for a minute. Give any stubborn bits of residue on the sides of the jug a scrub with a long handled washing up brush, rinse and repeat if necessary.

Disclosure: I have been sent the blender for review and I’m writing about it because I love it enough to be an Ambassador for the brand. All views are my own. There is an affiliate link in this post.

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Comments

  1. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    I love my Froothie, so super fast and lighter, cheaper and less expensive than the Vitamix. What is not to love about it?

    Great sauce Katie, and certainly one to keep in the freezer.

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 9, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Thanks Helen, it’s a great kitchen workhorse!

  2. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    June 9, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Sounds much less labour intensive than leaving it to bubble on the hob!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 9, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Nail on the head there Becca, it makes meal times a lot less stressful!

  3. Jo of Jo's Kitchen says

    June 9, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Sounds delicious and the blender sounds amazing too

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 10, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks Jo – it’s quick, easy and tasty 🙂

  4. laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    This recipe is exactly why I also love my Froothie. Such a well over gadget in my kitchen. Love this adaptable versatile sauce!

    • Katie Bryson says

      June 10, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      It’s essential isn’t it Laura… wouldn’t be without it!

  5. Elizabeth says

    June 11, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I’m loving my blender too – so versatile! A great quick recipe too!

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