Description
Indulge in a creamy and vibrant Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce that transforms dinner into a delightful experience. This vegan sauce, crafted from wholesome ingredients, offers a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Its rich, buttery texture marries beautifully with any type of pasta or can serve as a base for pizza or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for both entertaining guests and enjoying cozy meals at home. Impress your family with this comforting yet healthy recipe that caters to all dietary preferences.
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 the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Toss lightly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a blender, combine baked vegetables and reserved pasta water; blend until smooth.
- Mix the creamy sauce with cooked pasta until well-coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg