Easy Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce Recipe
Sneaking extra veggies into meals just got a delicious upgrade! This hidden veggie pasta sauce is so creamy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients - you’ll want to make it a weekly staple. Whether you’re cooking for kids, fussy eaters, or just looking for a healthier spin on your favorite pasta dishes, this recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 zucchini (chopped into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 head of garlic (top sliced off)
- 1 block of feta (8oz)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 oz pasta noodles of your choice
- Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2
In a large baking dish, add tomatoes, onion, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic (cut side facing up) in an even layer.
- 3
Add a block of feta to the center, then drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Cover with a foil, and bake for 50 minutes until the vegetables are softened. While the veggies roasting, you can boil water and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain.
- 5
Once the veggies are roasted and cool enough to handle, add everything except the garlic to a blender (including any juices). Squeeze the garlic cloves out of the skin and add to the blender. Blend until smooth, adding a few splashes of the pasta water at a time for a thinner consistency. Taste to add more salt, if needed.
- 6
Serve warm, mixed with cooked pasta. Sprinkle with grated parmesan, and enjoy!