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| Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce For Fussy Kids |
Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 medium mushroom, sliced
1 jar of store bought tomato pasta sauce
1/4 tsp dried basil
1 /2 tablespoon olive oil
Method
1. Cook the onion in olive oil until transparent. Then add zucchini, carrot, mushroom and basil. Cook until soft.
2. Add the jar of plain pasta sauce and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
3. Add the sauce and vegetables to a blender and process until smooth.
Serve with pasta and Parmesan cheese and freeze any leftovers.
Recipe Stars
Lycopene in tomatoes is an antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage.
Zucchini contains soluble and insoluble fiber to promote good digestion.
Onions are rich source of dietary flavonoids, which decrease-inflammation and improve blood flow.