THREE-VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE

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In an effort to sneak vegetables into my family's food, I created this zesty sauce of cauliflowerets, baby spinach and tomatoes. -Chase Miller, Gatesville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

In a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cauliflowerets in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 10-12 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., Place cauliflower in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in tomatoes, spinach, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 2 hours or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.