An Unconventional Pasta Sauce
Some people cannot have or do not like tomato sauces. This sauce is for them.
You will need the following:
1 medium leek, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 medium carrots, sliced
½ pound squash, acorn or butternut
water as needed
1½ tsp basil, oregano, dill
½ tsp rosemary
1 tsp salt
pinch cayenne
- Peel, chop and boil the squash until tender, mash and set aside.
- In a sauce pan, simmer sauté all the remaining vegetables until just tender, add spices and the cooked squash, add water as needed to make a sauce like consistency.
- Bring to a simmer, cook together 5 min. more.
- Remove from heat, stir in a little olive oil if desired and serve over pasta.