Spaghetti with Sweet-n-Creamy Marinara
Submitted by gg on March 21, 2009 - 11:53am
Servings:
3-4 This is a traditional marinara sauce with the addition of dates to give it a mild sweet flavor, and some sunflower seeds to add creaminess
Ingredients:
Liquid
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1/2 Tsp Lemon Juice (for the sauce)
Filtered water, as needed for desired consistency (use your soaking water first)
Veggies/Fruit
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1 ZUCCHINI per serving (spiraled into pasta noodles)
2 ROMA TOMATOES
10 SUNDRIED TOMATO pieces (soaked)
1/3 of a RED BELL PEPPER
1-2 DATES, per desired sweetness (soaked)
Nuts/Seeds
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2 TBS Raw Sunflower Seeds, for creaminess
Spices
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1 Tsp Herbs de Provence
1 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder (or Minced Onion)
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
Crushed Red Pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1) NOODLES: spiral the zucchinis and spritz with lemon juice and/or sprinkle with a pinch of salt--let sit for at least a half hour to soften (longer is better)
2) SAUCE: blend the tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, red bell pepper, dates, water, lemon juice, sunflower seeds and spices in a blender.
3) OPTIONAL: mince some additional veggies (red/green bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, other) and stir into sauce for a chunky version
