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Hidden Veggie Pasta

5 from 4 votes
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.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

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: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2194IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 397kcal
Cost: $11
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy Vegan Pasta, Easy Roasted Vegetable Pasta, easy vegan dinner recipe, Easy vegan pasta recipes, Hidden Veggie Pasta