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Mediterranean Harvest Pasta

By: Valerie  
"This unique tomato sauce combines the best of the Mediterranean - including roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and kalamata olives - into a sweet, tangy sauce perfect for breezy summer nights."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup vegetarian burger crumbles
  • 1 pound penne pasta

Directions

  1. Stir the tomatoes, olives, red pepper, garlic, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. Once the tomato sauce is ready, pour into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth, then return to the pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the cooking pot. Stir in the burger crumbles, and simmer until hot. Pour the sauce over the cooked penne to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 392 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Gila 
I tweaked the ingredients to fit my family's preferences, which worked fine. However,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by rox 
I also left out the blender and served the sauce chunky. Simple, yummy, and light. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Bella 
This was simply wonderful!! Only difference when I made it...I left the sauce chunky, and it... MORE

 
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