Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 4tomatoes
- 8 ozbutton mushrooms
sliced, 226 g
- 1red bell pepper
cut into chunks
- 1red onion
cut into chunks
- 1zucchini
cut into chunks
- 1 headgarlic
- 2 tbspolive oil
30 to 60 ml
- 2 tspitalian seasoning
- 8 ozfeta cheese
226 g
- ½ cheavy cream
120 ml
- ¼ cpasta water
reserved water from your pot of pasta, 60 to 120 ml
- to serve: your pasta of choice
Directions
- 1
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Chop all veggies as directed in the ingredients section. Trim the top off the head of garlic to expose the top of each clove. Toss veggies onto a large baking sheet then drizzle with oil and sprinkle with the seasoning, tossing to evenly coat. Pour oil over garlic so that it seeps into the cloves.
- 2
Roast: Transfer baking sheet to the oven and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until veggies are tender and a bit charred (if garlic doesn't start to turn golden brown after about 20 minutes, wrap the head of garlic in foil and return it to the oven).
- 3
Pasta: When veggies are almost finished cooking, prepare your desired pasta. When finished, reserve some of the pasta water.
- 4
Blend: Transfer roasted veggies to a blender. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out and add them in (you can add as many or few as you want). Add feta cheese, cream, and ¼ cup of the pasta water. Blend until smooth, adding more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency. Mix into pasta and serve warm.
Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce
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About this Recipe
Struggling to get enough vegetables into your family's diet without a fuss? This Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce is your culinary secret weapon, effortlessly transforming everyday pasta into a nutrient-rich, incredibly delicious meal that even the pickiest eaters will adore.
The magic of this vegetable pasta sauce lies in its simple yet ingenious method: a combination of roasting and blending. This technique coaxes out deep, rich flavors from the vegetables, creating a sauce that's miles ahead in taste and texture compared to anything from a jar. It's a smart way to minimize food waste too, making excellent use of any vegetables that are nearing their end.
Prepare for a velvety smooth, incredibly flavorful pasta sauce that will surprise and delight. You'll taste the savory sweetness of roasted tomatoes and red bell pepper, the aromatic depth of garlic, all harmoniously blended with the subtle earthiness of mushrooms and zucchini. The rich creaminess from feta cheese and heavy cream elevates the sauce, making it wonderfully comforting and satisfying. Despite being packed with a generous array of vegetables, they are so seamlessly integrated that their 'hidden' nature truly shines, leaving you with a robust and wholesome sauce that tastes anything but simple.
This versatile veggie pasta sauce is quite adaptable. While the recipe shines with the included ingredients, you can easily swap button mushrooms for other varieties or use a yellow onion if a red one isn't on hand. The use of feta and heavy cream creates a luxurious base, but you could explore other creamy cheeses if desired. It’s truly the ideal recipe for utilizing those slightly wilted veggies in your fridge.
Serve this incredible sauce tossed generously with your favorite pasta for a complete and nourishing weeknight dinner. It's perfect for a cozy family meal or when you need a hearty dish that feels both indulgent and wholesome.