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Curly Pasta with Tomato Sauce

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Curly Pasta with Tomato Sauce

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 547
pro 19 g
total fat 8 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 101 g
fibre 8 g
chol 5 mg
sodium 970 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 17
iron 51
vit A 40
vit C 77
folate 117

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1/2 sweet green pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz/796mL) diced tomatoes
  • 4 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, (approx)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 lb Scoobi-Do pasta, or other curly pasta

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, carrot, celery, green pepper, Italian seasoning and salt for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, vinegar and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese and parsley. Transfer to food processor; purée until smooth. Pass through fine sieve if desired.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain well and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve with more cheese to sprinkle over top.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2008

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