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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce for Cozy Nights

Delicious and easy Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, perfect for cozy nights and healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 16 oz Frozen Diced Butternut Squash Fresh can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Fresh Chopped Tomatoes Canned diced tomatoes can be used instead.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be used for a milder taste.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be swapped for avocado oil.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used, adjust quantity.
  • 1/3 cup Reserved Pasta Water For blending and adjusting consistency.
For Serving
  • 8 oz Pasta Any shape, including gluten-free options.
  • to taste Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese Optional topping for flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender or food processor
  • pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Spread frozen diced butternut squash, fresh tomatoes, and sliced onion evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Mix until well coated.
  4. Roast the vegetables for about 20 minutes until fork-tender and lightly caramelized.
  5. While roasting, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
  6. Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, add reserved pasta water, and blend until smooth.
  7. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and blended sauce, tossing gently to coat.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Blend hot vegetables for a creamier sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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