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Hidden Vegetable Sauce Pasta

Cultural Context

Hidden Vegetable Sauce Pasta is a clever dish that originated in American kitchens, designed to help parents sneak in nutritious vegetables for picky eaters. This dish emphasizes the importance of vegetables in a child's diet while providing a comforting pasta experience. Today, variations of this recipe can be found in many households, with different vegetables based on seasonal availability and personal preferences.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 cups pasta
3 cups water
salt to taste
few drops oil
4 nos garlic
1/2 cup onion roughly chopped
1 small tomato roughly chopped
1/2 cup carrot roughly chopped
1/4 cup capsicum roughly chopped
1/4 cup beans roughly chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp mixed herbs
salt as needed
cheese as needed for garnish

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

4

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

5

Add diced carrot, capsicum, and beans; sauté until softened.

6

Mix in chopped tomato and cook until softened.

7

Season with chilli flakes, mixed herbs, and salt; bring to a simmer.

8

Use an immersion blender to puree the veggie mixture until smooth.

9

Toss cooked pasta with the veggie puree until well coated.

10

Serve with cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Veggie-Loaded PastaSneaky Veggie Pasta

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