Hidden Veggie Saucy Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Peel & small dice the carrots.
• Step 2
  Rinse & small dice the zucchini.
• Step 3
  Wash the bell peppers & cut around the seeds. Small dice the peppers.
• Step 4
  Peel & dice the onion.
• Step 5
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add all the veggies with a pinch of salt. Stir & cover the pan to allow the veggies to steam for about 3-4 min, until slightly softened.
• Step 6
  After 3-4 min, add add the garlic powder & oregano. Stir & cook for another 2-3 min.
• Step 7
  Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked through, reserve a small ladle of cooking water & drain the pasta.
• Step 8
  Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan & stir to evenly coat. Simmer for another 4-5 min.
• Step 9
  In a food processor or blender add the cooked veggies. Purée until smooth. If needed, add the ladle of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce out.
• Step 10
  Combine the drained pasta with the creamy hidden veggie sauce. Top with grated parmesan & some red pepper flakes, if you have some. Serve & enjoy !