Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the comforting goodness of our Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, a perfect blend of creamy texture and vibrant flavors that appeals to everyone at the table. This easy-to-make sauce, ready in just thirty minutes, transforms humble pasta into a delightful dish ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With wholesome ingredients like roasted butternut squash and fresh tomatoes, this vegan sauce is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile. Serve it over your favorite pasta, add greens for extra nutrition, or enjoy it as a base for other culinary creations. Elevate your dinner experience with this heartwarming recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 16 oz frozen diced butternut squash
- 1.5 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Dried thyme
- 1 lb pasta
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Roast the vegetable mixture for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While roasting, cook 1 lb of your preferred pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
- Blend the roasted veggies with reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Toss the creamy sauce with cooked pasta until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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