Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, a delightful and nutritious addition to your dinner table. This vegan sauce combines roasted butternut squash, fresh tomatoes, and onions to create a luscious texture that perfectly coats your favorite pasta. Ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight meals to elegant gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a wholesome choice for health-conscious diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
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
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb pasta
- 1/3 cup pasta water reserved from cooked pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme before mixing everything thoroughly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with the reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Toss the creamy sauce with your cooked pasta and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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