Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce for Kids: Easy and Delicious Way to Sneak in Nutrients
A delicious and nutritious pasta sauce that children will love, packed with hidden vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use a blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
- Serve over pasta and enjoy!
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce, Kids, Healthy Recipes