Description
Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce for Kids is the perfect solution for parents looking to sneak healthy vegetables into their children’s meals without compromising on taste. This creamy, flavorful sauce is packed with over seven different roasted veggies, making it a nutritious choice that even picky eaters will love. Ideal for pasta, pizza, or as a dip, this versatile sauce can be easily customized to suit your family’s preferences. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and can be made in bulk and frozen for convenient weeknight dinners. Give your kids a delicious meal while ensuring they get their daily dose of vitamins with this Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic (unpeeled)
- 2 large carrots
- 1 small yellow squash
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 6–8 fresh Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 medium onion
- 4–6 oz white mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the garlic by cutting off the top, drizzling it with olive oil, wrapping it in foil, and setting aside.
- Chop all remaining vegetables into even-sized pieces and place them on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the veggies with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings; toss to coat.
- Add the wrapped garlic to the sheet pan and roast everything for about 35-45 minutes until softened.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a high-speed blender, squeeze in the garlic cloves, and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with water or broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg