Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce
Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce blends tender zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and spinach into a rich, tangy cream base accented with tomato and fresh herbs. The sour cream adds a luxurious texture while basil and parsley brighten each bite, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy meatless main.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, sour cream, and tomato paste, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Drain the penne and mix it into the sauce. Stir in parsley and basil.
- Calories 475.84 kcal High 24%
- Protein 17.17 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 60.51 g 22%
- Total Fat 17.74 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.37 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1011.39 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 8.37 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 13.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.86 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 172.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.79 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1029.63 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 377.49 mcg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin C 70.81 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chopped Spinach, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 475.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Chopped Spinach, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 475.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce healthy?
- Velvety Veggie Pasta Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 475.84 calories and 17.17 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1011.39 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.37 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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