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 Secret Ingredient Orange Spaghetti

If you’re a mom, chances are your child has gone through a phase in which they didn’t want to eat their vegetables (go figure right??). Thankfully, my daughter is pretty awesome on this front. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t days in which she has more. Read a post here on how I put veggies in everything! This orange “spaghetti” sauce is the perfect solution for those days! It’s simple, tasty and of course orange so she loves it.

This orange spaghetti is the perfect dish to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. it's quick, tasty and simple!

This Orange Spaghetti recipe is perfect if you need a way to sneak some veggies into the diets of little ones (or husbands!). It’s simple to make and insanely good for you. Full of vegetables, healthy fats and satisfying protein, this recipe is easily a keeper.

This was one of those dishes my husband stared at me before eating (he’s very suspicious). He knew there would be something hidden in the sauce but was scared to ask what. Thankfully he gave it a try and *grudgingly* admitted it was pretty good – a win!

Not only is this dish tasty and beyond healthy (because it’s so full of vegetables!) but it also comes together in thirty minutes. Making in an awesome choice for a busy weeknight meal.

This dish is naturally pretty light (just veggies and protein) so if you need something more filling, or if you need to entice your kids to try it, serve it over their favorite noodles.

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Hidden vegetable spaghetti makes the perfect dinner! It's light, healthy and quick!

Ingredients In The Secret Spaghetti

  • 2 steaks, grilled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 small sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into big chunks
  • 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1 very ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup parmesan + more for topping
  • 1/2 cup water

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Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner

How To Make Secret Ingredient Spaghetti

Get the squash going. Bring a large pot of water to a boil (big enough t hold the full squash). Cut it lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Toss it in the water, keep it at a rolling boil and let it cook until it’s tender (about fifteen minutes).

Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner

Chop and cut the veggies.

Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner

While squash is cooking add the carrots and pepper to a double boiler and begin to steam. Cover the cashews in warm water while you’re cooking the carrots (this helps them blend).

In a medium sauce pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are almost soft. Add the mushrooms and Italian seasoning.

Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner

Once the carrots are tender (about twelve minutes), add them and the rest of the sauce ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Add the water little by little depending on preference.

Turn the veggie skillet down to low, throw in the steak and the sauce and mix well.

Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner

Shred the squash. Using tongs (the squash is hot!), remove one half of the squash from the pot and begin to shred with a fork. Do this with the other half and place the shredded squash into a strainer to drain any excess water.

Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner

Prepare the plates:  divide the squash into bowl, top with the sauce and any additional parm you desire. You’ll have some leftover sauce.

Note: this recipe also tastes nice with a hint of cayenne pepper but only if your little ones don’t hate spice!

Makes three servings.

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This orange spaghetti is the perfect dish to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. it's quick, tasty and simple! 

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Secret Ingredient Orange “Spaghetti”

A tasty and sneaky way to boost veggie intake for your family. This quick meal is bright, light and full of healthy ingredients.

  • Author: fitasamamabear
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 steaks, grilled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 small sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into big chunks
  • 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1 very ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup parmesan + more for topping
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Get the squash going. Bring a large pot of water to a boil (big enough t hold the full squash). Cut it lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Toss it in the water, keep it at a rolling boil and let it cook until it’s tender (about fifteen minutes).

Meanwhile, add the carrots and pepper to a double boiler and begin to steam. Cover the cashews in warm water while you’re cooking the carrots (this helps them blend).

In a medium sauce pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are almost soft. Add the mushrooms and Italian seasoning.

Once the carrots are tender (about twelve minutes), add them and the rest of the sauce ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Add the water little by little depending on preference.

Turn the veggie skillet down to low, throw in the steak and the sauce and mix well.

Shred the squash. Using tongs (the squash is hot!), remove one half of the squash from the pot and begin to shred with a fork. Do this with the other half and place the shredded squash into a strainer to drain any excess water.

Prepare the plates:  divide the squash into bowl, top with the sauce and any additional parm you desire. You’ll have some leftover sauce.

Notes

Note: this recipe also tastes nice with a hint of cayenne pepper but only if your little ones don’t hate spice!

Hiding vegetables in sauces is the perfect way to get kids to eat them! This "pasta" sauce makes for a quick weeknight dinner 

If you’re looking to boost your kids vegetable intake but not sure how, this Secret Ingredient Orange Spaghetti is perfect! Full of hidden nutrients, tasty and filling this dish comes together quick and makes the perfect meal.

 

How do you get your little ones to eat veggies?

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    08/17/2017 at 7:11 pm

    This looks so good! I would totally eat this. My husband though, would not. Lol

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/18/2017 at 12:06 am

      My hubby was definitely skeptical too (he always is when I’m creating haha) but he did enjoy it! Though he mentioned it wouldn’t be the same without steak- noted lol

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    08/17/2017 at 7:22 pm

    Oh I love how you make it secret! My mum always did the same when I was growing up and I was non the wiser (she used quorn now and then). Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/18/2017 at 12:05 am

      It sounds silly but sometimes with kids it’s the only way to get a bunch of nutrients in! I still sneak things into hubby’s diet haha

      Reply
  3. Miranda says

    08/17/2017 at 8:10 pm

    This looks so yummy! My guy is also suspicious of new or different food when I’m cooking! It cracks me up every time and it always tastes great. I’m excited to try this out!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/18/2017 at 12:04 am

      Haha that’s kind of cute. This one was definitely a neat one to make and my whole fam loved it!

      Reply
  4. Amy Douglas says

    08/18/2017 at 1:28 am

    I loved this one! I have recently had to get creative myself with my 3-year-old. He did eat spaghetti squash recently and didn’t seem to know the difference! He is always keeping me on my toes. Your pics make me want a dish right this second.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/18/2017 at 1:28 pm

      It`s hard with toddlers because they`re so inquisitive haha sneaking in veggies is sometimes the the only way to go. Thanks for the compliment on the pics! I was hoping it made it look as tasty as it was 😀

      Reply
  5. Lynn Woods says

    08/18/2017 at 2:55 am

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/18/2017 at 1:26 pm

      It`s pretty tasty! And so full of veggies!!

      Reply
  6. Chastity says

    08/18/2017 at 12:22 pm

    This dish looks interesting as I am not a huge fan of veggies myself. I love the mix of flavor of the ingredients.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/18/2017 at 1:27 pm

      Sometimes sneaking in veggies is the best way to do it- give it a try and let me know!

      Reply
  7. Kelsie says

    08/18/2017 at 5:13 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love spaghetti squash.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/19/2017 at 4:05 pm

      Spaghetti Squash is so easy to use for a base!

      Reply
  8. Sophia says

    08/18/2017 at 5:59 pm

    Oh my gosh, carrot sauce sounds so delicious! YUM!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/19/2017 at 4:06 pm

      it’s a tasty one- and orange is “cool” to kids haha

      Reply
  9. Torche' Nash says

    08/19/2017 at 12:09 am

    This looks delicious! I love the idea of the carrots, I’ll have to try this!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/19/2017 at 4:05 pm

      Let me know what you think! I love it by itself but my hubby insists it’s better with the steak lol

      Reply
  10. Pooja Krishna says

    08/20/2017 at 12:04 pm

    The recipe looks so health rich and delicious! I tried a beets and carrot pasta sauce which my daughter loved.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/20/2017 at 7:08 pm

      Mmmm a beets and carrot sauce would be amazing too! Thanks for the tip 😉 This one is a tasty one and I love being able to sneak even more nutrients into my daughters diet!

      Reply
  11. Jenny says

    08/21/2017 at 6:29 am

    I can’t even get my toddler to eat spaghetti. She’s so picky it’s ridiculous!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/21/2017 at 4:03 pm

      Yea I think they go through phases 🙁 do your best to hide veggies where you can! it’s the best you can do- good luck mama xx

      Reply

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Hey There! I’m Shelby, a strength and nutrition coach in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!


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