Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce for Babies and Toddlers
Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce for Babies and Toddlers is the perfect way to sneak essential nutrients into your child’s meals. This vibrant, flavorful sauce combines rich tomatoes with finely blended vegetables, appealing to even the pickiest eaters. Ideal for tossing with pasta or serving as a dip, this recipe transforms mealtime into a fun and nutritious adventure, ensuring your little ones enjoy their veggies without fuss!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in grated carrot and zucchini; cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Serve warm over pasta or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg