Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Indulge in a deliciously creamy vegan butternut squash pasta sauce that elevates any meal. This vibrant sauce combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs, creating a rich and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this sauce transforms ordinary pasta into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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 reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, and thyme; mix until coated.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/3 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
- Blend roasted vegetables with reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy butternut squash sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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