Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti
A smooth tomato sauce with carrots and zucchini blended right in. Kids see plain spaghetti; you know better. Serves 4.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta.
- Dairy-free: Leave off the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 Carrot, chopped
- 1 Small zucchini, chopped
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Grated Parmesan
Directions
- Cook spaghetti according to the package.
- Meanwhile, sauté carrot and zucchini in oil 6–8 minutes until soft.
- Blend the veggies with the marinara until smooth; warm through.
- Toss with pasta and top each bowl with 1 tbsp Parmesan.
Calorie breakdown
Per serving: pasta 200 · sauce + veggies 60 · oil 10 · Parmesan 20
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