GRILLED VEGETABLE TOMATO SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Pasta     Tomato     Low Fat

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients:
Canola or olive oil spray
2 lbs of ripe plum tomatoes
One medium zucchini peeled, cut vertically, scraped inside and seeded
Medium red or green pepper
Medium Portabella Mushroom bottom end of stem removed
Three cloves of garlic minced.
Medium Onion
Tablespoon of Olive Oil
1/2 cup red wine
2 Tablespoons each fresh basil, oregano
Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
Feta Cheese Crumbled (optional)
Romano Cheese Grated (optional)
1 pound of pasta (rigatoni or penne recommended, use whole wheat pasta to save fat and calories)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium heat setting. If using charcoal (preferred) coals should be hot but not flaming. Spray all sides of washed tomatoes, zucchini, mushroom and pepper with oil. (Or brush on purchased Italian Salad Dressing). Place on grill and cover. Check and turn every 2 minutes to get even and charred skins. Tomatoes and mushroom will be done first, then pepper, then zucchini. Let all cool. Once cool remove skins of tomatoes and pepper. Remove all seeds and pith from pepper. Choose one cup of tomatoes that are mostly in tact and set aside. Put all others in blender/food processor with green pepper and blend into a chunky mixture. (If you own a handheld blender, this can be done in the pan later.) Slice zucchini into 1/2" slices then half again. Slice mushroom into bite-size chunks. Set both aside. In medium saucepan, heat oil and sauté garlic and onion. Add salt and cover for two minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Add blended tomatoes/green pepper mixture to the pan. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes stirring often, then add chunky tomatoes, fresh herbs, mushroom and zucchini slices. Simmer 10 more minutes then add pepper and salt to taste. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese or freshly grated Romano cheese (low-fat versions are available) Notes on Successful Pasta Cooking: Always use 4 quarts of water per pound of pasta Add 1-2 tablespoons of salt after water boils/don't add oil Stir frequently and don't leave a tight lid on it Drain immediately; shake off excess water in colander Mix in warm serving dish immediately. Every strand should be coated evenly. A teaspoon of oil should be added after sauce has been mixed.

Hadi Nyass
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I'm going to make this sauce for my next party. I think my guests will love it.


Anjum Ali
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This sauce looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Ralph 6 3 Jeorge
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I'm not sure if I'll like this sauce. I'm not a big fan of grilled vegetables.


Natasha Pretty
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I'm going to try making this sauce this weekend. It looks so good!


M Fani
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I can't eat this sauce. But it looks delicious!


Jena Tude
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This sauce is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Hayden Frederick
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Abdullah Chowdhury
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This sauce is a little too smoky for my taste. I think I'll try grilling the vegetables for a shorter amount of time next time.


Mujahid Khan
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I'm not a big fan of tomato sauce, but this one is really good. The grilled vegetables add a nice smoky flavor that I really enjoy.


Michael Steenbok
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Habibi Baloch
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Mehar Ali
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This sauce is so good! I love the smoky flavor from the grilled vegetables. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread in it.


Jit Singh
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The sauce was bland and lacked flavor. I think I'll stick to my old tomato sauce recipe.


Hdh Shsh
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This sauce is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Muhammad Zohaib Saeed, FSE
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The grilled vegetables added a really nice smoky flavor to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


SAIBA KITCHEN 55
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This grilled vegetable tomato sauce is a winner! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the texture is perfect. I served it over pasta, and it was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!