Kids Vegetable Loaded Gluten Free Pasta | Hidden Veggie Sauce | Healthy & Vegan-Friendly Recipe 🍝

Looking for a way to sneak in loads of veggies into your kids' meals? This hidden veggie vegan pasta sauce is packed with flavor, vibrant nutrients, and is super versatile! It's a lifesaver for parents with picky eaters, ensuring they enjoy their meal while getting all the goodness of vegetables. Serve it with gluten-free quinoa and brown rice pasta for a wholesome, kid-approved dish.
✨ Recipe:
For the Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce:
Heat a pan and sauté 4-5 minced garlic cloves in 1 tsp oil until golden brown.
Add chopped veggies: 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 small sweet potato, 1 purple yam, 1 small beetroot, 1/4 cup pumpkin, 1/2 cup cauliflower, and 1 zucchini. Add salt to help release moisture.
Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning, and a little more salt.
Add 2 medium chopped tomatoes and cook covered for 10 minutes until all veggies are soft and mushy.
Blend everything into a smooth paste to create a rich and creamy sauce.
For the Pasta:
Boil 1 cup gluten-free quinoa and brown rice pasta for 7 minutes until al dente.
In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of the veggie sauce. Add 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk for vegan), 1/4 cup cheese (use vegan cheese if needed), and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated evenly. Serve hot and enjoy!
Versatile Uses for the Sauce:
As a pizza base
For spaghetti and meatballs
In eggplant parmesan
As a lasagna sauce
✨ Nutrition Info (Per Serving):
Calories: ~320
Protein: ~10g
Carbs: ~45g
Fiber: ~8g
Fat: ~9g
This dish is gluten-free, nutrient-rich, and perfect for kids and adults alike. The vibrant sauce is not only delicious but also super nutritious, making it ideal for quick family meals.
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