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Rhubarb Marinara Cream Sauce

Rhubarb Marinara Cream Sauce


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Rhubarb Marinara Cream Sauce

© Chef Laura Bonicelli

Tangy rhubarb transforms into an unexpectedly elegant cream sauce, balancing bright acidity with golden honey and fresh basil. This sophisticated twist on marinara brings springtime to your pasta bowl, turning a simple weeknight dinner into something memorable and surprising.

basilgarlicred onion

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion (diced)
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 3 cupsrhubarb (diced)
  • 1/3 cupwater
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 3 tablespoonshoney
  • 1/4 cupchopped basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the red onion and sautè for . Stir in the garlic; sautè for four more minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 to ; cook to desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories103
Total Fat4g
Sodium296mg
Total Carbohydrates19g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars15g
Protein1g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

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