Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce for Kids
Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce for Kids is a delightful way to sneak more vegetables into your child’s diet while keeping mealtime fun and nutritious. This vibrant sauce is packed with over seven roasted veggies, creating a sweet, flavorful blend that even picky eaters will enjoy. Simple to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this sauce can be served over pasta, as a dip for veggies, or even as a base for homemade pizza. Your kids will love the taste, and you’ll appreciate knowing they’re getting essential vitamins and minerals without any fuss!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 2 large carrots
- 1 small yellow squash
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 6–8 Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 medium onion
- 4–6 oz white mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the garlic by cutting off the top, drizzling with olive oil, and wrapping in foil.
- Chop the carrots, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms (leave onion halved).
- Spread all veggies on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Roast for 35-45 minutes until softened; stir halfway through.
- Blend roasted veggies with garlic until smooth; add water or broth if needed.
- Serve over cooked pasta and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg