Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipe for Spaghetti

3 Cheesy Pasta Sauces with Hidden Veggies For Kids

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Britannia

01 December 2025

Pumpkin Sauce Cheese Pasta

A beautifully golden, mildly sweet, and velvety pasta that kids love instantly. This cheese sauce for pasta uses pumpkin puree and cheese for a creamy, nutrient-rich meal.

How to Make

1.
Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2.
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3.
Stir in pumpkin puree and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4.
Add cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5.
Reduce heat, stir in the grated cheese until melted and smooth.
6.
Toss in the pasta and garnish with parsley before serving warm.

Roasted Pepper Sauce Cheese Pasta

This homemade pasta sauce brings mild smokiness from roasted peppers and a natural sweetness that perfectly balances the creaminess of the cheese.

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How to Make

1.
Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2.
Blend roasted peppers into a smooth paste.
3.
Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
4.
Stir in the roasted pepper puree and cook for 2 minutes.
5.
Add cream, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently.
6.
Mix in the grated cheese and stir until creamy.
7.
Toss in the pasta and serve with fresh basil.

Spinach Pesto Cheese Pasta

This easy pasta sauce combines iron-rich spinach and creamy cheese for a vibrant, green pasta that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

How to Make

1.
Cook pasta and set aside.
2.
Blend spinach, cheese, walnuts, and garlic into a smooth pesto while adding olive oil gradually.
3.
In a pan, heat the cream and stir in the spinach pesto.
4.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Toss the pasta into the sauce, mix well, and serve with extra cheese on top.

Fun Facts / Things to Know

Pasta power: There are over 350 different pasta shapes in the world, each designed to hold sauce differently.
The first cheese sauce: Ancient Romans were among the first to mix cheese and pasta together, making them the original food innovators!
Veggie disguises: Studies show kids are 70% more likely to eat vegetables when hidden in creamy dishes like pasta or soups.
Cheese magic: When cheese melts, it releases a compound called glutamate that enhances savoury flavours, making veggies taste better.
Pasta world record: The largest serving of pasta ever made weighed 7,900 kg, enough to feed an entire city!

FAQs

Can I use any pasta shape for these sauces?

Yes, you can! Short pastas like penne or fusilli hold sauce better, while long ones like spaghetti work well for lighter sauces.

Can I use other vegetables for these recipes?

Yes! Try carrots, zucchini, or cauliflower for more hidden veggie goodness — they blend beautifully into creamy cheese sauces.

Can I make these sauces ahead of time?

Absolutely. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat and toss with fresh pasta.

Which cheese works best for creamy pasta sauces?

Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Block melts smoothly and has a mild, creamy flavour that pairs perfectly with vegetables.