Everything Crisper Pasta Sauce

Step 1

Chop the onion, carrots, celery, pumpkin, and beetroot into small pieces.

Step 2

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté the chopped vegetables and garlic until they start to soften.

Step 3

Add the canned tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil butter, Parmesan rind, and water to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.

Step 5

Once the vegetables are soft, remove the Parmesan rind from the sauce.

Step 6

Use a blender (stick) to blend the sauce until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.

Step 7

This will make a lot! Remove about ½ - ¾ into jars for another day*

Step 8

If using, stir in a dollop of cream to add richness to the sauce.

Step 9

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.

Step 10

Add the cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water to the sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 11

Serve the pasta sauce hot, topped with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.