Persian Pasta Sauce

Persian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices. The combination of tomatoes, herbs, and spices in this pasta sauce creates a delightful fusion of Persian and Italian flavors.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Persian Pasta Sauce

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Persian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 4 large Tomato
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 400 grams Cooked Pasta
• for garnish Fresh Basil Leaves

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pan. Stir well to combine.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked pasta.
5. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve the Persian Pasta Sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.