Hidden Veggie Marinara Sauce
Jun 07, 2025 11:40 AM
This delicious tomato marinara sauce tastes as good as usual, yet it’s hiding lots of veggies and beans inside for extra protein!
Hidden veggies reporting for dinner duty!
Yes, I admittedly pull the mom hack of sneaking a bunch of veggies and white beans into our marinara sauce. But honestly? We adults love this recipe just as much as the kids. It’s smooth, cozy, and full of rich tomato-garlic flavor, with a sneaky boost of nutrition blended right in. A dinnertime win for everyone!
The veggies completely melt into the sauce after a quick blend, the beans add extra creaminess and protein without anyone noticing, and a humble can of tomato paste adds a bold boost of concentrated tomato flavor to make this taste like your favorite marinara. Toss it with your favorite pasta, layer it into lasagna, or stash some in the freezer for an easy weeknight win. It’s one to bookmark, for sure!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2/3 cup diced white onion
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup cooked white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon each: dried oregano, fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 cup (1 ounce) freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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