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Easy Carrot Pasta Sauce
Carrot pasta sauce is sweet, savory, earthy, super creamy, vibrant, healthy, and simple to prepare and enjoy with pasta and/or veggies for a healthy meal the entire family will enjoy in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 5 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 block of silken tofu, drained
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon of thyme
- ½ teaspoon of minced rosemary
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
- Serve with pasta or over roasted veggies.
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil. Then saute the onion for 5 minutes, or until it starts to brown.
- Then add the carrots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the veggie broth and bring it to a boil. Cover with a lid, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.
- Carefully transfer the onion and carrot mixture to a blender, add the silken tofu, garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, nutrional yeast (if using), and blend until very smooth. Taste and add ½ lemon juice. Add more salt and herbs if needed.
- Return the sauce to the pot and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
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Notes
- Serve with pasta or over roasted veggies.
- Serve with pasta or over roasted veggies.
- Slice the carrots evenly: This will ensure they cook at a similar rate. Use a mandoline to speed up the prep time.
- For the smoothest sauce: Use a high-speed blender to blend the tender veg.
- Taste and adjust: We highly recommend tasting the sauce after blending and adjusting any of the herbs/spices to your liking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
444mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
12916IU
(258%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 12916IU | 258% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.