Green Tomato Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and tangy Green Tomato Pasta Sauce, a creative way to use up unripened tomatoes! Bursting with flavor, this unique sauce combines the tartness of fresh green tomatoes with the aromatic blend of sautéed onions, garlic, and herbs like basil and oregano. A splash of vegetable broth ensures a rich, silky texture, while a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just the right kick of heat. Whether you choose to leave it chunky or blend it into a velvety concoction, this easy 30-minute recipe is a fresh twist on traditional pasta sauces. Perfect over your favorite noodles and topped with Parmesan, this dish is a delicious way to embrace seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly and chop them into small, roughly 1-inch chunks. Set aside.
Peel and finely dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring to prevent burning.
Add the chopped green tomatoes to the skillet and stir to coat them with the olive oil, onion, and garlic mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and the sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier texture, leave it as is.
Serve hot over your favorite pasta, and optionally top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2402 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
