I've also added a touch of molasses to the sauce a few times, which adds
a deeper flavor element.
Not exact matches
Same with the capers — I love the briny and salty taste of capers (even better when they're dried and lightly pan fried for a nutty taste) and find that they add a
deeper element of
flavor to this creamy tomato chicken pasta, but these are also optional.
And then there was that one time I made a creamy vegan broccoli soup with pistachios which added a much needed
deeper nutty
element of
flavor so I never a sprinkled of crushed pistachios would take this dish to the next level too.