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Veggie Pasta
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4.88 from 16 reviews

Hidden Veggie Pasta

This creamy and flavorful Hidden Veggie Pasta is a perfect way to sneak extra vegetables into your meal without compromising on taste. Roasted vegetables are blended into a smooth, velvety sauce paired with your favorite pasta for a satisfying vegan dish everyone will love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegan
Keyword Creamy Vegan Pasta, Easy Roasted Vegetable Pasta, easy vegan dinner recipe, Easy vegan pasta recipes, Hidden Veggie Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 397kcal
Cost $11

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • blender or food processor
  • Large pot for pasta
  • Pan for sauce

Ingredients

For Roasted Vegetables:

  • 5 oz Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Bell Peppers Medium
  • 3.5 oz Mushrooms quartered: [100 g] 3.5 oz
  • ½ Zucchini Medium
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Whole Head of Garlic top trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil a handful: 1 handful

For the Pasta:

  • 10 oz Pasta for 4 servings
  • 1-2 tbsp Reserved Pasta Water

For Garnish:

  • Fresh Basil Leaves A few sprigs
  • Chili Flakes optional: To taste
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Instructions

Roast the Vegetables:

  • Preheat your oven to [220°C] 425°F.
  • Arrange cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic head on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Blend the Sauce:

  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender.
  • Add roasted vegetables, vegan cream cheese, tomato paste, and fresh basil.
  • Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Cook the Pasta:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining.

Combine and Serve:

  • Pour the blended sauce into a pan over medium heat.
  • Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
  • Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
  • Heat for 2–3 minutes while stirring.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Serve hot with fresh basil leaves and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2194IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg