Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews; 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 large tomatoes, diced (optional); fresh basil, sliced, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raw cashews
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large tomatoes, diced (optional)
fresh basil, sliced, to garnish (optional)

1
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.
2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sautee until golden. Add garlic and sautee for another 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn it.
3
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.
4
If desired, stir in fresh diced tomato shortly before serving and simmer until heated through.
5
Mix with, or serve over, your favorite cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raw cashews, 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce

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