Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce
This Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce recipe transforms a medley of roasted vegetables into a creamy, delectable sauce, perfect for accompanying your favorite pasta. It's a sneaky and delicious way to include more veggies in your diet, making it a hit for both kids and adults.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- blender or food processor
- pot or large pan
- stove
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- 1-2 Small Bell Peppers
- 3.5 oz Mushrooms
- ½ Medium-sized Zucchini
- 1-2 Small-sized Onions
- 1 Whole Head of Garlic
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Basil A handful
- ½ cup Oat Cream
- ½ cup Water or Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- Pasta for 4 servings, according to package instructions
- Pasta Water as needed
- Fresh Basil or Chili Flakes for garnish
- ½ cup Cooked Beans
Instructions
Roasting Vegetables:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions.
- Cut the bell peppers into chunks, slice the mushrooms, slice the zucchini into half-moons, and peel and quarter the onions.
- Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves.
- Place all the prepared vegetables on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and add salt to taste. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Making the Sauce:
- Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and transfer it, along with the other roasted vegetables, to a blender.
- Add a handful of fresh basil, oat cream, water or vegetable broth, tomato paste, and the cooked beans.
- Blend until smooth.
Finishing the Dish:
- Cook your pasta according to the package instructions, saving some of the pasta water.
- Pour the blended vegetable sauce into a pan over medium heat.
- Add the cooked pasta and a bit of the pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency. Stir well to combine.
- Let it cook for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
Notes
Versatile and customizable, gluten-free option available, freezer-friendly. Ideal for batch cooking and future meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 53mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg