Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce (Printable Version)
A silky smooth sauce that sneakily incorporates vegetables, ideal for those who typically resist healthy ingredients.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, diced
03 -
2 celery ribs, diced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 zucchini, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
08 -
Salt to taste
→ Sauce
09 -
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
→ For Serving
10 -
4 cups pasta, any shape
11 -
Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add diced onion, celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables become translucent and begin to soften.
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Add minced garlic and tomato sauce to the vegetable mixture. Partially cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
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Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender and process for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
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Toss the blended sauce with cooked pasta, adding a splash of pasta cooking water to reach desired consistency. Top with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Makes enough sauce for multiple meals.
02 -
Can freeze extra sauce for later use.