- 0:20 Prep
- 0:25 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Make your own spiced tomato sauce from scratch to serve over pasta. A delicious and hearty dish for vegetarians.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
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120g thinly sliced roasted red capsicum
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2 tablespoons rocket pesto
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80g baby rocket
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Cooked spiral pasta, to serve
Method
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Step 1Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
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Step 2Add tomato paste, capsicum and pesto. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly. Add basil. Stir to combine.
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Step 3Just before serving, add rocket to sauce. Toss to combine. Serve with spiral pasta.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
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2097 kj
Energy
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10.9g
Fat Total
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1.5g
Saturated Fat
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7.1g
Fibre
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15g
Protein
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415mg
Sodium
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80.9g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Tip: To make this recipe vegan-friendly, ensure the rocket pesto does not contain cheese.
- Author: Liz Macri
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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