Fooled Ya Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Get your kids (and yourself!) to eat more veggies with this ridiculously delicious spaghetti sauce! This simple recipe cleverly purees steamed vegetables into a classic tomato sauce, making it so smooth and flavorful, no one will suspect a thing. Perfect for picky eaters of all ages! #hiddengreens #veggiesauce #kidfriendlyrecipes #spaghetti #easyrecipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 139.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Fooled Ya Spaghetti Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Fooled Ya Spaghetti Sauce

  • 2 (24-ounce) jars your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • Carrot
  • Frozen Peas
  • Wax Bean

How to Make Fooled Ya Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop 2 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers work great) into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Steam the vegetables: Steam the chopped vegetables until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add water to the steamer as needed to maintain a consistent boil.
  3. Heat the spaghetti sauce: In a saucepan, gently heat 2 (24-ounce) jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce over medium-low heat.
  4. Blend the first batch: Add 1 cup of heated spaghetti sauce and 2 cups of the steamed vegetables to a blender.
  5. Secure the blender: Close the blender lid tightly and place a kitchen towel over the top to prevent splattering.
  6. Puree the vegetables: Carefully puree the mixture until completely smooth. Be cautious, as the mixture will be hot!
  7. Transfer to a pot: Empty the pureed sauce into a clean saucepan.
  8. Repeat blending: Repeat steps 4-7 until all the steamed vegetables are pureed into the sauce.
  9. Adjust consistency: Add water to the sauce, 1 tablespoon at a time, if it's too thick for your taste. Stir well.
  10. Cook spaghetti: While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package directions.
  11. Combine and serve: Drain the cooked spaghetti and serve it generously with the delicious, veggie-packed sauce.
  12. Customize: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables to create your own unique flavor combinations!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

2g

Carbs

7g