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.
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
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: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2194IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg