Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Sun-dried tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Sauce Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until onion is translucent.
2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add water and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
7. Return the sauce to the saucepan and heat over low heat until warmed through.
8. Serve over cooked pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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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.