Title: PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
Categories: Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian, Main dish
Yield: 6 servings
16 oz Vegetable spiral pasta
Water for boiling
2 ts Balsamic vinegar
1 1/4 c Thinly sliced onions
1 tb Garlic, minced
2 tb Tomato paste
1 1/2 c Halved cherry tomatoes
2 tb Cornstarch
2 tb Miso
3 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 8 to 10
minutes. Drain & rinse with cold water. Set aside.
While pasta is cooking, heat 2 ts balsamic vinegar & 2
ts water in a large skillet & saute onions & garlic
over medium heat. Stir frequently. Add tomato paste,
dissolved in 1 cup water. Stir gently & add tomatoes.
Cook, stirring occasionally till vegetable are very
soft.
Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tb cold water & pour into
blender. Add miso & cooked vegetables. Puree till
smooth. Return puree to skillet. Add 3 tb balsamic
vinegar & parsley & heat through. Toss pasta with
sauce & serve hot.
