Green Goddess Pasta Sauce

Name: Green Goddess Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 10 ounces broccoli steamed (about 2 cups); 1 cup spinach; 1/3 cup cooked peas; 1 cup shredded cheese (I usually do cheddar, parmesan or mozzarella); 1/3 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, cow, etc.); About 1/2 reserved pasta water; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove; Sea salt and black pepper to taste; 10 ounces gluten-free pasta

June 23, 2023

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Give this Green Goddess Pasta Sauce a try next time you are craving mac and cheese. This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and it is gluten-free, nut-free and packs in 3 types of vegetables.

This homemade green goddess pasta sauce is a must try guys. Power-packed green macaroni and cheese that packs in 3 veggies and is ready in just 10 minutes. Plus you’ll have leftovers that you can add to the freezer too for when you need quick eats.

We love a good homemade pasta sauce here. Macaroni and cheese is always a favorite. But I do like to add in some greens whenever possible, which is why this green goddess pasta sauce is perfection.

This recipe is easy because we blend together all the sauce ingredients and it’s ready to serve immediately. Plus you can toss this sauce in any noodles you want or have on hand. Add in some extra protein if you want like chicken, tofu or meatballs for an extra boost!

My kids love this bowl so much so I keep the spices low. But you can also make this spicier if you prefer something with a zing. Like some hot sauce or red pepper flakes will do the trick.

Tip: freeze leftover sauce in silicone ice cube trays for up to 2 months and add to hot pasta to defrost.

What ingredients are in this cheesy green pasta sauce:

Broccoli – steamed or if you are using frozen, you can microwave it to cook as well
Spinach – leafy baby spinach works well. I use fresh but frozen can work here too
Peas – I always have frozen peas on hand. Warm them up then add to blender
Shredded cheese – I usually do cheddar, parmesan or mozzarella
Milk of choice – almond, oat, cow, etc. all work. As long it is is unflavored for the plant-based varieties
Garlic powder – or garlic cloves work here too
Gluten-free pasta – use your favorite noodle or pasta shape for this

How to make Green Goddess Pasta Sauce:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta per packaging (reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water!)
Add the broccoli, spinach, milk, peas, cheese and spices to blender and blend until smooth (add pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce)
Serve over pasta with grated parmesan cheese if desired

FAQs on how to make Creamy Green Pasta Sauce:

Where do you store leftover sauce? In an airtight container for 3-5 days. Or in the freezer in silicone cubes for about 2 months.
Can I add in other veggies to the sauce? Yes! Steamed cauliflower instead of broccoli works well or arugula instead of spinach.
What kind of pasta should I use? I like to do whatever we have on hand. Either farfalle, bucatini, spaghetti, penne, etc.
Can I add more spices to the sauce? Absolutely. I kept this minimal with just garlic so it won’t be too spicy for my kids. But if you want a bit more spice, add red pepper flakes too.
Can I make this dairy-free? Yes! Be sure to use dairy-free cheese and milk then like almond milk, flaxseed milk or oat milk if preferred

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