Veggie Pasta Sauce
This smooth, flavorful pasta sauce is packed with blended cherry tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese for a nutrient-rich option toddlers will love. It’s a great way to serve veggies in a form that even picky eaters won’t mind, and it pairs perfectly with any pasta shape for a quick, wholesome meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package.
- While the pasta is cooking, blend cherry tomatoes, cream cheese, spinach, and garlic powder together in a blender until completely smooth.
- Pour pasta sauce over the pasta and stir together. Top with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Blend the sauce until completely smooth for picky eaters—or leave it a bit chunky for older toddlers.
This sauce freezes well in small portions for quick future meals—just reheat and toss with fresh pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg