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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce You’ll Love Instantly

This Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is a comforting and creamy dish that turns simple ingredients into a healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • blender
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 2 cups Frozen diced butternut squash This key ingredient creates the creamy base for your sauce.
  • 1 cup Fresh chopped tomatoes Adds a vibrant, juicy flavor that brightens up the dish.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor in the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil A touch of richness that helps roast the veggies to perfection.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing all the flavors in this butternut squash pasta sauce.
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper A pinch of spice to elevate the overall taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme Infuses the sauce with a lovely herby aroma and taste.

For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces Pasta (any type) Your personal choice makes this dish uniquely yours.
  • ⅓ cup Reserved pasta water This starchy liquid helps to achieve the perfect creamy consistency in your sauce.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scatter the frozen diced butternut squash, fresh chopped tomatoes, and thinly sliced yellow onion on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the veggie mix and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Toss to coat.
  • Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook your choice of pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Reserve ⅓ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Set aside.
  • Blend the roasted vegetables with the reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
  • Combine the creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with the drained pasta, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Serve immediately and add cheese or a plant-based alternative if desired.

Notes

This sauce stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding reserved pasta water to restore creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, comfort food, creamy pasta sauce, Easy Weeknight Meal, healthy pasta sauce, vegetarian pasta sauce
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