Roast Vegetable Pasta Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
53 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Roast Vegetable Pasta Sauce
Description
The sauce begins with roasting cubed eggplant, whole garlic cloves, tomato wedges, chopped red bell pepper, and carrot tossed in olive oil to promote even cooking and flavor development. Baking at 400 degrees for 45 minutes softens the vegetables, allowing natural sweetness and depth to emerge.
After cooling, the roasted vegetables are pureed with tomato sauce into a smooth mixture that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients. Cooking pasta according to package instructions and tossing it in the sauce integrates this comfort meal quickly.
This sauce offers a nutrient-rich alternative to traditional tomato sauces with added body and sweetness from the roasted vegetables. It pairs well with various pasta shapes, making it suitable for either a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch.
Prepared sauce freezes well for up to four months and should be thawed overnight before reheating to maintain quality and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant cubed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tomato large, cut into 6 wedges
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 pound tortellini or ziti or penne pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the first 6 ingredients in a large glass dish dish or cookie sheet and combine. Make sure all of the vegetables are evenly coated with oil.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until tender and cool for 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Place the vegetables in a food processor or blender with the tomato sauce and puree until smooth.*
- Toss the sauce with pasta and serve.
Notes
- The pasta sauce can be frozen for up to four months; defrost it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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