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Mediterranean Balsamic Tomato Pasta

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this flavorful and vibrant Balsamic Tomato Pasta. The combination of ripe, juicy tomatoes, asparagus, peas, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar creates a light and refreshing pasta dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean region. Also, adding the baking soda to the pasta sauce raises the PH and will make it taste less acidic! Cool trick, huh?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 10 oz penne or other short pasta (gluten-free if preferred)
  • 8 oz asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup(s) fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 1/3 cup(s) grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoon(s) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup(s) water
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
  • 4 cup(s) spinach
  • 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil leaves chopped
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Instructions
  • Cook the pasta according to instructions on the packaging. During the final 5 minutes of cooking time, add the peas and asparagus to the water to cook with the pasta. Once cooked, drain off the water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium sized pot over a medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes start to brown, then add the garlic and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
  • Next add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, water, salt and baking soda. Mix to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold water and add to the pot. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Then turn off heat. Stir in the spinach hot pasta, asparagus and peas to the tomato sauce. Garnish with basil. Enjoy hot or cold as a salad.
Notes
For oil-free: simply omit the oil and instead do a water or broth sauté.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4012IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg

Find it online:

https://www.easyveganmealplan.com/recipe/mediterranean-balsamic-tomato-pasta-salad/