"Recettes de Sauce de Pâtes aux Légumes pour Toutes les Saisons"

Below, we’ve curated a veggie-packed pasta sauce recipe for each season, highlighting the best produce for the time of year. No matter when the craving for pasta strikes, you’ll have a recipe that’s as fresh as the season itself.

Spring Veggie Pasta Sauce

Celebrate the season of renewal with a light, zesty sauce that incorporates the vibrant green vegetables of spring.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cups asparagus, chopped

• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup spinach

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup vegetable broth

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh basil, for garnish

• Grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions:

1.   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté garlic until fragrant.

2.   Add the asparagus, cooking for 3–4 minutes until tender, then toss in the peas.

3.   Stir in the spinach and vegetable broth, allowing the spinach to wilt.

4.   Remove from heat, add the lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.

5.   Toss the sauce with your favorite pasta and garnish with basil and Parmesan.

This sauce is light, refreshing, and perfect for the first warm days of spring.

Summer Veggie Pasta Sauce

Take advantage of summer’s bounty with a rich tomato-based sauce featuring fresh, sun-ripened produce.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium zucchini, diced

• 1 large bell pepper, diced

• 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions:

1.   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.

2.   Add the zucchini and bell pepper, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.

3.   Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the tomatoes to break down.

4.   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5.   Toss with your pasta of choice and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

This sauce is a celebration of summer’s vibrant flavors and makes the most of the freshest produce available.

Autumn Veggie Pasta Sauce

The cozy warmth of fall calls for a hearty sauce featuring the earthy flavors of the season.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup butternut squash, cubed

• 1/2 cup carrots, diced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth

• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for added richness)

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Parmesan cheese and sage, for garnish

Instructions:

1.   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

2.   Add the butternut squash and carrots, cooking until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.

3.   Add the vegetable broth, cover, and simmer until the veggies are tender.

4.   Blend the mixture until smooth, then return to the skillet. Stir in the cream for added creaminess.

5.   Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and toss with pasta. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh sage.

Rich and comforting, this sauce is like autumn in a bowl.

Winter Veggie Pasta Sauce

Winter’s chill calls for a hearty sauce featuring robust, warming vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup kale, chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes

• 1/4 cup vegetable broth

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast, for garnish

Instructions:

1.   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

2.   Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown.

3.   Stir in kale, allowing it to wilt, followed by the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.

4.   Add smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to combine the flavors.

5.   Toss with warm pasta and garnish with Parmesan or nutritional yeast.

This sauce is hearty, smoky, and guaranteed to keep you warm through the cold months.