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Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

vegan tomato basil pasta sauce

This is my favorite recipe for pasta sauce.  I am trying to avoid the store bought kind because there is so much sugar in it, but it is so convenient.  This sauce is really quick to make because I used canned tomatoes (try to find an organic brand).  Right now I have tons of basil in my little garden, so I think I will be making this a lot.  This makes a big batch of sauce, but you can always freeze the leftovers or cut the recipe in half.

 

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

 

2 TBSP olive oil

1 onion finely diced

2 cloves of garlic minced

2  28oz cans of crushed tomatoes

2 TBSP tomato paste

2 cups of water

1/2 cup of fresh chopped basil

2 tsp Italian seasoning

salt and pepper

 

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add in the onion and cook about 5 minutes until it is translucent.  Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.  Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and water.  Stir it well to mix in the paste.  Bring the sauce up to a simmer and add in the basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.  Simmer it for 20-30 minutes then remove from the heat.  Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta.

 

 

 

 

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Polenta Bake

polenta

 

One of my favorite convenience foods is the pre-cooked polenta the comes in the tube.  You can usually find it in the produce section by the tofu, don’t ask me why.  This is my favorite way to use the polenta and it is quick and easy, so it is great for a weeknight dinner.  You can add anything that you would like for the toppings, so it is also good for cleaning veggies that need to be used out of your fridge.    Just serve it with a salad and you will have a great meal.

 

Polenta Bake

Serves 4

 

1 tube of pre-cooked polenta

1 jar of pasta sauce

1 cup soy ground beef style crumbles, TVP or diced veggie sausage (optional)

2 cups diced veggies such as spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers or olives (optional)

1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese

Preheat the oven to 375.  Slice the polenta into 1/4 inch rounds and line the bottom of a small baking dish with them.  In a small sauce pan over medium heat combine the sauce, crumbles and veggies.  Once it is heated through top the polenta with the sauce and the cheese.  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.  Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

 

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