Hearty Vegetable Pasta

Chef’s Notes Look for jarred sauce that does not have added sugar. Great winter squash options include butternut, spaghetti, acorn, Hubbard, and delicata.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook pasta using package directions. Prepare sauce while pasta cooks.

Step 2

Peel and rinse onion.

Step 3

Dice onion into ¼-inch pieces.

Step 4

Rinse, peel, and grate carrots. (If using winter squash, adults should rinse and peel before passing off to children to grate.)

Step 5

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook 5 minutes. Add grated carrots and cook 5 minutes more.

Step 6

Add marinara sauce to vegetables. Drain tofu. Crumble into sauce. Mix well.

Step 7

Raise heat to medium. Cook until sauce begins to simmer, about 7 minutes.

Step 8

Pour in milk. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Pour sauce over cooked, drained pasta. Just before serving, add salt and nutmeg. Stir.

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