Tomato Sauce East

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup sliced green onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds fresh tomatoes (about 6 large), peeled, seeded and coarsely
chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
8 ounces hot cooked pasta

Preparation:

Directions In large skillet, sauté green onion, garlic, and ginger in
vegetable oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, salt and
red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-high heat, crushing tomatoes with
the back of a spoon and stirring frequently, about 10 to 15 minutes or
until sauce thickens. Stir in cilantro and sesame oil. Toss with hot,
cooked pasta.