Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?"--Unknown

Creamy Tomato and Fresh Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Creamy Tomato and Fresh Basil Pasta Sauce is from Annette's Plant Based/Vegan Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 shallot, diced
1 cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste (6 oz.)
Kosher salt, to taste (optional)
½ tsp black pepper
¾ cup raw cashews
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup fresh basil leaves, minced
Directions:
Directions:
Heat large pot over high heat. Add the onion, and steam sauté until the onion becomes translucent. Add the shallot to the hot pan, and deglaze the pan with the white wine. Continue to sauté the vegetables, until golden and caramelized. Once again, sprinkle a little bit of water as needed to prevent sticking to the pan.
Mix in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, combining thoroughly, then reduce to simmer, and allow to cook, covered, for about eight minutes. Use an immersion blender to process the sauce to desired texture (slightly smooth, yet still a little chunky).
Meanwhile, place the cashews and the broth in a high powered blender. Process for a minute or so, until very smooth. Stir the cashew cream into the pot of simmering tomato sauce. Combine well, and continue simmering together (covered), until the sauce has thickened slightly, about another six minutes more.
Stir in fresh basil, and serve immediately over hot whole wheat pasta.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

64W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!