Roasted Vegetable Sauce Recipes

ROASTED AND READY VEGETABLE SAUCE

Get more of the good stuff on your plate with these variations of vibrant vegetable sauces. Prepare them ahead and tuck them in the fridge for a jump start on veggie-full meals throughout the week. Serve over hot pasta.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Roasted and Ready Vegetable Sauce image

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with foil.
Arrange cauliflower, broccoli, onion, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, roasted vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes, adding spinach during the last 4 minutes to wilt. Cool slightly; puree in a blender or with an immersion blender. Serve hot. Or chill, covered, up to 3 days, and reheat for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 287.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower florets
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups packed fresh spinach

GARDEN VEGETABLE TOMATO SAUCE

I make this vegetable tomato sauce regularly and store containers of it in my freezer. It's a tasty substitute for regular pasta sauce, and the extra vegetables make it healthier. I also use it when I make pizza. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Garden Vegetable Tomato Sauce image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place the first 6 ingredients in a roasting pan; toss with oil, garlic and seasonings. Roast until tender, 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., Transfer half of the vegetables to a food processor; add 1 can of tomatoes. Process until smooth; remove to a 6-qt. stockpot. Repeat with remaining roasted vegetables and tomatoes., Add wine to sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree, divided
1/2 cup dry red wine