Raw Pasta Sauce

Courtney Elizabeth's Note:

From Eat Smart, Eat Raw. The author says her kids love it, so I can't wait to try this kid-friendly recipe!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 3.0 cups

• 6 tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 3 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 ounces dried tomatoes
• 8 dates
• 1/2 onion
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 red chili pepper

Directions:

1. Roughly chop tomatoes, avocado, carrots, and celery. Put everything in the blender and blend to a thick sauce.

Reviews

[Auntie Jojo]

This was a good sauce, but just a little sweet for what I was expecting as a pasta sauce. I ended up adding about a teaspoon of Kosher salt and next time I think I'll omit the dates. I served it over long shredded zucchini instead of cooked pasta. It made a ton! I froze two containers and might try using the puree to make some healthy veggie muffins. There are a lot of possibilities with this one! I would make it again.

[Jolly Jules]

Fantastic and versatile! My family's favourite 'sauce'. We also use it as a dip and a pizza topping. I also add alfalfa sprouts and blend well; my eldest daughter says alfalfa 'tastes like eating hair' so I have to blend it into sauces, soups and smoothies instead :D