Ginger-Tomato Sauce with Carrot Matchsticks
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While most tomato sauces get their kick from fresh garlic, this one substitutes fresh ginger for a similar punch that's a natural match for sweet, tender carrots. Ribbons of pappardelle pasta (one 8 oz. package) will turn this light sauce into a hearty meal.
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 large carrots (1lb) cut into matchsticks
- 1¾ tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1½ lbs fresh tomatoes peeled and crushed (well by hand)
- ½ C loosely packed fresh basil leaves, divided
Instructions
- Heat oil in Dutch oven on medium high heat. Add carrots and season with salt, if desired. Cook 5 minutes, or until carrots are crisp tender and lightly browned, you'll need to stir them once or twice.
- Stir in the ginger then tomatoes and 3 large basil leaves.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for 10 to 12 min. or until carrots are fork tender.
- Stir in the remaining basil leaves.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¾ C Calories: 143 Fat: 7 g Saturated fat: <1 g Carbohydrates: 18 g Sodium: 493 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 3 g Cholesterol: 0