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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce

 

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Transform a medley of roasted vegetables into a luscious and delightful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor
  • Pot or large pan
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 oz Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1-2 Small Bell Peppers
  • 3.5 oz Mushrooms
  • ½ Medium Zucchini
  • 1-2 Small Onion
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Handful Fresh Basil
  • ½ cup Heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Water or Stock
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 box Pasta noodles
  • Fresh Basil and Chili Flakes garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Wash the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions.
  • Cut the bell peppers into chunks, slice the mushrooms, slice the zucchini into half-moons, and peel and quarter the onions.
  • Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves.
  • Place all the prepared vegetables on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and add salt to taste. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Making the Sauce

  • Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and transfer it, along with the other roasted vegetables, to a blender.
  • Add a handful of fresh basil, heavy whipping cream, water or vegetable broth and tomato paste. Blend until smooth.

Finishing the Dish

  • Cook your pasta according to the package instructions, saving some of the pasta water.
  • Pour the blended vegetable sauce into a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the cooked pasta and a bit of the pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency. Stir well to combine.
  • Let it cook for a few minutes until everything is heated through. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
Keyword bell peppers, Garlic, Pasta, Roasted, Vegetables
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