Quinoa Pasta with Tomato Mushroom Sauce

Name: Quinoa Pasta with Tomato Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced; 2 Large Portobello Mushrooms; 1 Large Carrot, Peeled And Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Pressed; 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 1 pinch Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt (or More To Taste); 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1- 1/2 cup Quinoa Penne Pasta; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced
2 Large Portobello Mushrooms
1 Large Carrot, Peeled And Diced
1 clove Garlic, Pressed
1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
1 pinch Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Salt (or More To Taste)
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1- 1/2 cup Quinoa Penne Pasta
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1

For the sauce (this recipe is enough sauce for 2 servings of pasta): In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and saute onions for 3 minutes, until translucent.
2

Add mushrooms and carrots and cook for 5 more minutes.
3

Then add garlic, tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, basil and crushed red pepper flakes.
4

Continue to cook on medium, stirring frequently, for about 10 more minutes, until sauce thickens.
5

For the pasta: Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil.
6

Add the pasta and a pinch of salt.
7

Boil pasta for 11-13 minutes, or until the pasta has reached the desired texture.
8

Rinse pasta with cold water.
9

To serve: Divide pasta between two bowls.
10

Add sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.