PRIMAVERA SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Low Fat     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, depending upon size, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 Tablespoons tomato paste
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine, such as Merlot
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsely
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 large can whole tomatoes
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried italian seasoning
2 Tablespoons sugar
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepot. Add onion and garlic, cook until the begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Push onions and garlic to sides of the pot, and add red pepper flakes and tomato paste. Allow to toast for about 2 minutes, then add carrots and zucchini. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring often. Meanwhile chop all the parsely and basil (separately), reserving about 1/4 cup of each. Also, pour the whole tomatoes into a large bowl and crush by hand. Add red wine, cook an additonal 2 minutes. Then, add the hand-crushed tomatoes, canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, italian seasoning, 1/2 cup of the paresly, and 1/4 cup of the basil. Then add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Allow sauce to simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour. Before serving, remove sauce from heat and add the remaining chopped herbs, and serve over pasta.

Adorable Xty
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This sauce is so versatile! I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always a hit.


Yang Dean
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the spring when fresh vegetables are in season.


Tsega Negera
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I'm a big fan of asparagus, so I love that this sauce is loaded with it.


Nathan Medhurst
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This sauce is perfect for a light and healthy weeknight meal.


lukke
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I love the addition of lemon zest in this sauce. It really brightens up the flavors.


Nokuthula Langa
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I made this sauce with whole wheat pasta and it was delicious! It's a great way to sneak in some extra fiber.


Monique mosby
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this sauce. It's so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.


Tania Dunphy
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This sauce is so easy to make! I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


md Sopon Sarkar
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I love that this sauce is made with Greek yogurt. It gives it a nice tangy flavor and makes it a little bit healthier.


Hamisu Abdullahi
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some asparagus, broccoli, and carrots that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the sauce and it turned out great!


Rab nawaz Rab Nawaz
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I'm not usually a fan of primavera sauces, but this one is the exception. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfectly balanced.


Md Piyel
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I made this sauce last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. This is definitely a recipe that I'll be making again and again.


HosSaM HaMed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the colorful veggies.


Madison Brandes
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I love the vibrant color of this sauce! It's so inviting and makes me want to eat my veggies.


Adele Moodley
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This primavera sauce is a delicious and easy way to add some springtime flavor to your meals! I especially love how versatile it is - I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always a hit.