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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is a quick and healthy alternative, perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Frozen Diced Butternut Squash can swap with fresh butternut squash
  • 2 cups Fresh Chopped Tomatoes canned tomatoes can work in a pinch
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can use shallots or red onions
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme
  • 8 ounces Pasta any variety, gluten-free options available
  • 1/3 cup Reserved Pasta Water for blending

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • blender
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the frozen diced butternut squash, fresh chopped tomatoes, and sliced yellow onions across the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Toss to coat.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  5. While the vegetables are roasting, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve about 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. Once roasted, transfer the vegetables to a blender along with reserved pasta water and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour the creamy sauce over the drained pasta, toss to combine, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store the sauce and cooked pasta separately. This helps maintain optimal texture. Sauce lasts up to a week in the fridge.

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