Veggie Sauce Recipe for Pasta

Veggie Sauce Recipe for Pasta

PrintWith ImageWithout ImageYield: 4-6Author: Bhagya BaburajPrep time: 30 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 15 MI can't believe this sauce taste so good and it's SO MANY veggies!

Ingredients

• Penne pasta – 16 oz.
• Zucchini – 1 each, sliced
• Carrots - 5-6 each, sliced
• Red bell pepper – 1 each, diced
• Tomato – 1 each, diced
• White onion – 1 each, diced
• Olive oil – 2-3 tbsp.
• Minced garlic – 1.5 tbsp.
• Oregano – 1 tsp.
• Salt/garlic salt & pepper – 1 tsp each
• Half & half cream - 1 cup
• Tomato sauce / crushed tomatoes - 1/4 cup
• Basil leaves - 8-10
• Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Cook pasta - In a large pot, bring water to boil. Once boiling, add pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes for al-dente. Drain the pasta and set aside
2. Gather all the ingredients together
3. Dice and slice all the ingredients and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in med-high flame. Add zucchini, cook until slightly soft.
5. Add carrots, cook until soft. Add garlic and oregano.
6. Add diced bell peppers and onions and fry until golden brown.
7. Once fried, add in the tomatoes - stir fry until mushy.
8. Turn off heat and let it cool for a 3-4 minutes.
9. Add mixture in blender with half & half cream and tomato sauce - blend!
10. Pour mixture to pan and simmer in low flame for 6-8 minutes.
11. Once the consistency is thick, add pasta, basil leaves, parmesan and mix.
12. Cook on low flame for another 5 minutes and turn off heat
13. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top for that perfect flavor
14. Serve warm.

Notes

• Flavor gets better every day - if any lasts
• Sprinkler of basil on top is a plus