Sunday 23 March 2008

Tomato-ey tahini pasta sauce with recipe!

I made this for lunch this morning adapted from various recipes... it only takes about 15-20 minutes(serves 2-4)

250g pasta (I used wholewheat fusilli)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely diced
optional 250g sliced mushrooms (I used button)
4 tbsp light tahini
5 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp yeast extract (ie marmite, vegemite, etc)
400ml boiled water
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
pinch of ground black pepper
optional nutritional yeast or vegan "parmesan", to taste

-cook pasta according to instructions; while waiting for it to boil...
- saute the onions (and mushrooms if using) in olive oil over medium-high heat for5 minutes, stirring often
-remove pan from heat for a moment while you add tomato puree, tahini and the boiled water
-return pan to hob, then add yeast extract, herbs and pepper, and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for a few more minutes
-drain pasta, add to sauce and stir in, then serve! Sprinkle with nutritional yeast or vegan "parmesan" if desired

2 comments:

Tuimeltje said...

nice! Looks tasty.

DJ said...

This looks like one of those 'go-to' recipes I need in my life! Btw - you're tagged, check out my blog for details!