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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce


  • Author: Fleck
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Description

Enjoy a creamy vegan Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce that’s simple and healthy! Perfect for dinner—try this recipe tonight!


Ingredients

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  • 16 oz bag of frozen diced butternut squash
  • 1.5 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Toss to coat evenly and roast for about 20 minutes until tender.
  4. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving about 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Blend the roasted vegetables with the reserved pasta water until smooth to create your sauce.
  6. Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your sauce by adding spices like nutmeg or cayenne for extra warmth. For an added layer of creaminess, consider incorporating a splash of coconut milk after blending.