Friday, August 15, 2008

Fettuccine with Basil-Tomato Sauce

Serves 6, Vegan, in 30 minutes or fewer.

There’s no better way to showcase ripe, juicy summer tomatoes than with this sauce. Seeding the tomatoes takes only a minute or two and makes all the difference. It keeps the sauce sweet—the seeds can be slightly acidic—and prevents it from becoming too watery.

2 1/2 lb. ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 Tbs. brown rice syrup
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. thinly sliced basil
1 Tbs. chopped chives
1 Tbs. minced Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
1 lb. fettuccine
Basil sprigs, for garnish

Combine tomatoes, rice syrup, vinegar, basil, chives, parsley and garlic in large serving bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Toss pasta with sauce. Season to taste with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs, and serve.

PER SERVING: 343 CAL; 11G PROT; 1.5G TOTAL FAT (0G SAT. FAT); 69G CARB; 0MG CHOL; 215MG SOD; 4G FIBER; 12G SUGARS

Vegetariantimes: 30 Minutes - No-Cook Pasta Sauces

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