Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce—a delightful vegan sauce that transforms any pasta dish into a wholesome meal. This recipe features roasted butternut squash blended with fresh tomatoes and onions, resulting in a rich, creamy texture that both kids and adults will love. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this nutrient-packed sauce is easy to prepare and versatile enough to complement various pasta types or even serve as a base for casseroles. With minimal cooking time and simple ingredients, you can enjoy a healthy dinner that’s bursting with flavor.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F 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, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Blend the roasted veggies with reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg