Sugar-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Sugar-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce, a light yet luscious recipe that's perfect for healthy home-cooked meals. Packed with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables—onion, garlic, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini—this sauce is blended to creamy perfection and enriched with unsalted vegetable broth, heavy cream, and a touch of Parmesan cheese for added depth. Infused with dried basil and oregano, this sugar-free creation boasts rich, aromatic flavors that complement everything from pasta and rice to grilled proteins. Quick to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time and a 30-minute cook time, this versatile sauce is a delightful way to elevate your weeknight dinners. Serve it warm and savor its velvety texture without compromising on nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 unit large onion, finely chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 unit carrot, diced
- 1 unit celery stalk, diced
- 1 unit red bell pepper, diced
- 1 unit zucchini, diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Stir and cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 7-8 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
Return the blended mixture to the skillet over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the sauce warm over pasta, rice, or use as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.7 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1806 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
