Best Pasta With Tomato Hidden Veg Sauce Recipes

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HIDDEN VEGGIE PASTA SAUCE



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This simple hidden veggie pasta sauce is packed full of flavor. Loaded with your favorite fresh garden vegetables, this light and easy sauce is perfect for pasta!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium orange bell pepper
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow summer squash
3 medium tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Roughly chop all of the vegetables and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or pan on the stove top over medium heat with the olive oil.
  • Add in all of the chopped fresh vegetables and cook for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the tomato sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are completely softened and easily mashed.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender, working in batches if needed, to the desired consistency.
  • Add the blended sauce back to the pan and mix in the garlic powder and cheese.
  • Use the sauce immediately or cool and store for later use.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 34 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 187 mg, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

PASTA WITH TOMATO & HIDDEN VEG SAUCE



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Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 leek, chopped
2 peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 cans chopped tomatoes with garlic
1 tbsp each caster sugar and balsamic vinegar
300g dried pasta shapes
parmesan, shaved, and rocket, to serve (optional)
1 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 leek, chopped
2 peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 cans chopped tomatoes with garlic
1 tbsp each caster sugar and balsamic vinegar
300g dried pasta shapes
parmesan, shaved, and rocket, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan and gently cook the onion, celery, carrots and leek until soft, about 20 mins. Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins more, then tip in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for at least 20 mins - the longer the better.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, blitz the sauce with a hand blender until smooth, season and return to the heat to keep warm while the pasta cooks. Drain the pasta and toss through the sauce. Serve in bowls topped with shaved Parmesan and rocket leaves, if you like.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan and gently cook the onion, celery, carrots and leek until soft, about 20 mins. Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins more, then tip in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for at least 20 mins - the longer the better.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, blitz the sauce with a hand blender until smooth, season and return to the heat to keep warm while the pasta cooks. Drain the pasta and toss through the sauce. Serve in bowls topped with shaved Parmesan and rocket leaves, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH TOMATO AND HIDDEN VEGETABLE SAUCE



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This smooth sauce is a great way to get kids to eat more vegetables but it has plenty of flavor for adults too. Try adding cooked shrimp or chicken or spice it up with a chopped red chili pepper if you wish. From Good Food August 2011.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 leek, chopped
2 bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with garlic
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
11 ounces pasta, shapes
parmesan cheese, shavings to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non stick saucepan and gently cook the onion, celery, carrots and leek until soft - about 20 minutes
  • Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins more then tip in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for at least 20 mins - the longer the better.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile blitz the sauce with a hand blender until smooth, season and return to the heat to keep warm while the pasta cooks.
  • Drain the pasta and toss through the sauce. Serve in bowls topped with shavings of parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 74.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 11.8

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