Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce

Vegan Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce is a low-fat, yummy, nutritious recipe. We will prepare the sauce by using plenty of vegetables, seasonings, and canned tomatoes. The name of this sauce is Hidden Veggie because all the vegetables blend into the blender. The hidden veggies add sweetness and flavor to the sauce. Additionally, we can use this tasty sauce as a dipping sauce, pasta sauce, and pizza sauce. This Vegan Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce is devoid of synthetic colors, flavors, and chemicals. Each serving of this sauce recipe has three grams of protein with eight grams of sugar. Let’s create a flavorful recipe with the steps (listed below).

STATS

• Course: Sauces and Dressings
• Cuisine: Italian, American
• Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes

EQUIPMENT

• A sharp knife
• One large pan
• One cooking spoon
• Food blender
• Closed bowl

INGREDIENTS

• Chopped yellow onion 1
• Two roughly chopped carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• One coarsely chopped red bell pepper
• Large-sized zucchini
• Canned crushed tomatoes 28-ounce
• Tomato paste 3 tablespoon
• One cup of low-sodium vegetable broth
• Dried basil 1 tsp
• One tsp of dried oregano
• Garlic powder one teaspoon
• One tsp of salt, add according to taste
• Crushed black pepper one-fourth tsp

INGREDIENT NOTES

Vegetables:

• Utilize fresh and colorful vegetables to prepare this creamy and tasty sauce, We incorporate zucchini, celery stalk, bell pepper, or carrot. You can add additional veggies to your taste and liking.

Tomato can:

• It serves as the primary base for the sauce. Choose a low-sodium, vegan-friendly canned tomato.

Seasonings:

• Different seasonings help to create a yummy and flavorful sauce.

Vegetable broth:

• Choose less salt-containing vegetable broth. Water can also be used, but the flavor of the sauce will vary.

Tomato puree:

• I use ready-made tomato puree. Homemade fresh tomato puree can also be utilized.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Firstly, divide the vegetables into rough slices except onions with a knife.
2. Add finely chopped onions to a big pan.
3. Shift this pan to a moderate burner’s flame.
4. Simmer onions for approximately five minutes or until caramelized.
5. After that, add chopped zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, and celery stalks to the pan.
6. Cook the vegetables for a maximum of five to seven minutes.
7. After cooking, add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
8. Combine all items with a cooking spoon.
9. Next, add the dried basil, salt, oregano, and garlic powder to the tomato paste.
10. Stir thoroughly with a spoon.
11. Then, simmer the tomato sauce and vegetables for sixteen to twenty minutes.
12. After simmering, add the sauce to a high-speed food blender.
13. Process until the vegetables are completely submerged.
14. Next, shift the processed sauce to the pan.
15. Test and modify the seasonings as necessary.
16. The delicious Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce is ready.
17. Transfer the sauce to a closed bowl or jar.
18. Place the jar in the refrigerator or enjoy it with pasta.

CREATIVE SERVING WAYS

• Serve the flavorful pasta sauce with polenta fries or pasta chips.
• Enjoy this sauce with garden vegetable spaghetti or layered vegan lasagna.
• Utilize the tangy sauce to cover the stuffed shells.
• Pair it with cauliflower steaks, chickpea curry, or vegan gnocchi.

TIPS

• Select only fresh, good-quality, and insect-free vegetables.
• We utilize premium-quality and good-brand canned tomatoes.
• Roasted vegetables are also added to improve the overall sauce taste.
• Experiment with different fresh and top-quality vegetables.
• Boost the flavors of the sauce with vegan protein sources like lentils, chickpeas, or tofu crumbles.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• We can store the tasty pasta sauce in a tightly sealed container for six to ten days.

Freezer:

• Transfer the sauce to flexible freezer bags or vessels, then freeze for up to three months.

Reheating:

• We will add a splash of vegetable broth to the chilled sauce before reheating. Then, microwave it for seventy to ninety seconds.

FAQs

Which vegetables should I avoid including in the sauce?

• Avoid vegetables with a pungent smell that can overpower the sauce, such as asparagus or artichokes, which are highly fibrous. Furthermore, vegetables like cucumbers are excessively watery.

Will the vegetables alter the sauce’s flavor?

• The vegetables will give the sauce a hint of sweetness and depth without overpowering the flavor of the tomatoes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Serving Size 1 to 2 tbsp of pasta sauce
Total servings 8 cups
Calories 64 kcal
Total Carbs 14 g
Protein 3 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 1 g
Sugar 8 g
Sodium 485 mg
Iron 2 mg