Sugar-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce

Elevate your meals with this luscious Sugar-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce, a healthier twist on a classic comfort food staple. Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrots, this velvety sauce gains its creamy texture from a touch of heavy cream and a hint of Parmesan, all without added sugar. Infused with aromatic herbs like basil and oregano, and simmered to perfection, it’s a flavorful and guilt-free addition to pasta, rice, or roasted dishes. Quick and easy to prepare, this 45-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Whether you're catering to a sugar-free diet or simply seeking a wholesome sauce option, this versatile recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.

Step 6

Return the blended mixture to the skillet over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the sauce warm over pasta, rice, or use as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1494.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1441.0

Total Fat 121.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 280mg	0%
Sodium 2209.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 23.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 678.0mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1806.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 14.1%