Nut-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce

Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Nut-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce, a versatile and allergy-friendly recipe perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. Bursting with the natural flavors of sautéed onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper, this sauce is blended to silky perfection and enriched with heavy cream, cream cheese, and a touch of Parmesan for ultimate creaminess. A hint of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while a dash of seasoning ties everything together. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is ideal for drizzling over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're looking for a comforting dinner idea or a plant-forward sauce without nuts, this recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, peeled and chopped carrot
• 1 medium, chopped zucchini
• 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 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 saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 7-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the cooked vegetables until smooth.

Step 7

Return the pureed vegetables to the saucepan over low heat.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese, mixing until the sauce is creamy and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 9

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.

Step 10

Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cook for another 3 minutes to heat through.

Step 12

Serve warm over pasta, rice, or as a topping for cooked vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1219 grams (1219.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1945

Total Fat 164.70g	211%
Saturated Fat 84.90g	425%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.20g
Cholesterol 399mg	133%
Sodium 4406mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 68.70g	25%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 35.10g
Protein 33.60g	67%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 696mg	54%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1699mg	36%

*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: 78.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 14.5%