Best 2 Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce Recipes

CREAMY VEGAN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cashews, canned tomatoes (with their juices) and tomato paste in a blender and puree until very smooth. This can take a few minutes, depending on the strength of your blender.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sautée until golden. Add garlic and sautée for another 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn it.
• Stir in the pureed tomato mix and bring to a simmer. Add herbs, salt and sugar and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, until sauce has slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• If desired, stir in fresh diced tomato shortly before serving and simmer until heated through.
• Mix with, or serve over, your favorite cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil.

ONE-POT CREAMY TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a blender, puree drained cashews and next 7 ingredients until smooth; mix in crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Set aside., In a Dutch oven or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus, Broccolini and carrots; cook until tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. , In same pan, add tomato mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add water, sun-dried tomatoes and pasta. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, 10-12 minutes, adding additional water as necessary, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.