April 25th, 2024
Recipes
Pasta with Blanched Tomato Sauce
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 30"
Super flavorful homemade tomato sauce tossed with fresh pasta, spinach, onion, and garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 4 servings pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 8 roma tomatoes
- 3 ounces spinach, chopped (about 3 handfuls)
- 1 handful fresh basil (optional)
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Step 2: Score the tomatoes with a knife, making a small x-shape on the bottom of each tomato. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 45 to 60 seconds. Then remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and submerge the hot tomatoes into a bowl of ice water. Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins from the tomatoes, using the 'x' area as your starting point. Don't worry if you can't fully peel them all.
- Step 3: Bring the pot of water back to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Step 5: Dice the blanched tomatoes into pieces and add them into the pan with the onion. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, occasionally using the side of the spatula to help break down the tomatoes into a chunky sauce.
- Step 6: Add 1/3 cup of water and the spinach. Cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Add the pasta, optional basil, and 2 tablespoons of remaining olive oil to the sauce. Season generously with the pepper flakes and salt. Toss to combine and enjoy.
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Pasta with Blanched Tomato Sauce
PT30M 4 servings pasta (such as fusilli or penne) 8 roma tomatoes 3 ounces spinach, chopped (about 3 handfuls) 1 handful fresh basil (optional) 1/2 red onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt red pepper flakes, to taste Gluten Free Vegan 4 Servings
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