Carrot and Tarragon Pasta Sauce
Warm creamy carrot and tomato, fresh herbs, rich olive oil, garlic, and onion come together quickly and easily is this delicious pasta sauce.
Ingredients
- 9 oz carrots roughly chopped (2 - 3 carrots)
- 1 cup vegetable broth I use Edward and Sons Not-Chick'n bouillon
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 garlic cloves pressed or minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to boil. Boil carrots for 15 minutes. Strain, and add boiled carrots, broth, water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Once heated, add the olive oil, red onion, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes. Add blender contents, wine, and herbs to the pot. Stir, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm over pasta.