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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce

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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce is a rich and healthy homemade pasta sauce made with oven-roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and garlic blended into a smooth and savory sauce. This easy roasted vegetable sauce is naturally creamy, full of deep roasted flavor, and perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, or meal prep dinners.

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes, halved
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Cooked pasta of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, onion, and garlic on a large baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  • Roast for 30–35 minutes until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor.
  • Add tomato paste and vegetable broth.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the sauce into a saucepan and simmer for 5–10 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and serve warm with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Roasting vegetables enhances their natural sweetness and creates a deeper flavor.Blend partially if you prefer a chunkier sauce texture.Add roasted eggplant or mushrooms for extra richness.Stir in cream, mascarpone, or ricotta for a creamier version.This sauce freezes beautifully for quick and easy future meals.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/roasted-vegetable-pasta-sauce/