Radiatore with Aurora Sauce Recipe

Radiatore With Aurora Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 green onions, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup vegan cream cheese or drained soft tofu
• 1 pound radiatore or other small, shaped pasta
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the garlic and green onions and cook until fragrant, 1 minute
3. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, marjoram, salt and pepper
4. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
5. In food processor, blend the cream cheese until smooth
6. Add 2 cups of the tomato sauce and blend until smooth
7. Scrape the tofu-tomato mixture back into the saucepan with the tomato sauce, stirring to blend
8. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
9. Keep warm over low heat
10. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes
11. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl
12. Add the sauce and toss gently to combine
13. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately

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