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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce That'll Wow Your Tastebuds
This creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce offers a delicious twist on traditional pasta dishes, packed with nutrition and flavor.
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Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, comfort food, Creamy Sauce, fall recipes, healthy pasta, Vegetarian Dish
Prep Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
350
kcal
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Blender
Large pot
Ingredients
For the Sauce
16
oz
frozen diced butternut squash
A convenient way to introduce rich, creamy texture without all the fuss.
1.5
cups
fresh chopped tomatoes
Add a burst of freshness and acidity.
½
medium
yellow onion
Offers a sweet and savory base.
2
tablespoon
olive oil
Enhances sweetness of vegetables.
1
teaspoon
salt
Essential for flavor.
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
Adds warmth.
½
teaspoon
dried thyme
Adds an aromatic note.
For the Pasta
1
lb
pasta
Choose your favorite type.
⅓
cup
pasta water
Reserved for blending.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme over the vegetables, tossing to coat them.
Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown and tender.
While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions.
Reserve ⅓ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Blend the roasted vegetables with reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
Combine the blended sauce with the cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
Serve immediately, optionally sprinkling with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Add proteins or seasonal vegetables to customize this dish to your taste.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
350
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
55
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1.5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Sodium:
400
mg
|
Potassium:
800
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
2000
IU
|
Vitamin C:
20
mg
|
Calcium:
60
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg