Red and White Pasta Sauces

Directions

Here are two easy sauces with “hidden” vegetables inside. Both are great bases for pasta. You can add many different vegetables, proteins and herbs to make them your own family favourite.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4

Red Sauce

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut red peppers in half and remove the seeds and stem. Place cut onion, tomatoes, garlic and peppers in a roasting tray or large casserole dish. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and season with salt. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
• While still warm, place all the roasted vegetables in a blender with cream cheese and 1/2 cup of water. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
• Pour into a pot and add your cooked pasta and other favourite ingredients!

Suggested pairing — Rotini, zucchini, basil, chicken, feta cheese

White Sauce

• Place a large pot on medium-high heat with oil. Allow it to heat up and add mushrooms. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add onions and salt, cooking for another 3 minutes before adding minced garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.
• Add white wine, simmer until half of the wine has reduced and then add cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• You can keep the sauce chunky the way it is or place it into a blender on high for 2 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta on its own or with your favourite accompaniment.

Suggested pairing – Fettuccine, broccoli, parsley, bacon, Parmesan cheese