New Year Paleo Pasta (Printable)
A vibrant dish with spiralized vegetables and rich tomato-basil sauce, ideal for a nutritious meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetable Pasta
01 - 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 2 large carrots, spiralized
03 - 1 large sweet potato, spiralized
→ Sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
13 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Garnish
14 - ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
15 - Fresh basil leaves
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Let the sauce simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Fold in torn basil leaves and remove from heat.
05 - In a separate large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté spiralized sweet potato for 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and carrot noodles; continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but firm.
06 - Divide vegetable noodles evenly onto plates. Spoon the tomato-basil sauce over the top.
07 - Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a hidden gem that brings hearty satisfaction without the heaviness of regular pasta
- The vibrant tomato-basil sauce is like a warm hug, making it a staple for both quick dinners and holiday celebrations
02 -
- Using a spiralizer or even a vegetable peeler makes all the difference in texture and presentation so invest in a good one or get creative
- Toast the pine nuts lightly to bring out their full flavor and add a delightful crunch that you might not expect from a paleo dish
03 -
- Don't rush sautéing the spiralized vegetables; patience results in the perfect tender-crisp texture
- The secret to the sauce is low simmering with fresh basil stirred in at the very end to preserve its aroma