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Protein-Rich Vegetable Rose Sauce Recipe

Creamy, protein-rich vegetable rose sauce made with cottage cheese & hidden veggies. A healthy pasta sauce ready in under 45 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Blending 5 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course, pasta, sauce
Cuisine American, European
Servings 8 servings
Calories 111.6 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 688 ml passata
  • 1 cup broccoli stems
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cup cottage cheese

Instructions
 

  • Dice the onions and peel and grate the carrots.
    ½ onion, 2 medium carrots
  • Peel the garlic.
    2 cloves of garlic
  • In a medium saucepan, heat up the oil.
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • Once hot, add the onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then add the grated carrots. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Press in the garlic and cook until fragrant, then add the cauliflower and broccoli stems. Toss and cook for another 5 minutes.
    2 cups cauliflower florets, 1 cup broccoli stems
  • Add the passata, herbs and salt and pepper. Stir, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
    688 ml passata, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • Carefully pour the contents of the pot into the jug of a high-powered blender. Add the cottage cheese and blend until smooth.
    2 cup cottage cheese
  • Serve on your favourite noodle, tortellini or ravioli. Top with fresh basil, parmesan and hot pepper flakes for an added boost of flavour.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Protein-Rich Vegetable Rose Sauce Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
111.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.7
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.7
g
4
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.5
g
Cholesterol
 
2.3
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
567.7
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
622.9
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
14.2
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3.2
g
13
%
Sugar
 
7.6
g
8
%
Protein
 
9.6
g
19
%
Vitamin A
 
3107.6
IU
62
%
Vitamin C
 
33.1
mg
40
%
Calcium
 
73.9
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2.1
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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