Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce That’s Pure Comfort

This Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce combines roasted butternut squash and fresh tomatoes for a comforting and nutritious twist on traditional pasta sauces.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

16 oz Frozen diced butternut squash Works wonderfully for quick prep.
1.5 cups Fresh chopped tomatoes For freshness and acidity.
0.5 Yellow onion Finely sliced.
2 tablespoon Olive oil For roasting.
1 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme For earthy flavor.

For the Pasta

1 lb Pasta Of your choice.
0.33 cups Reserved pasta water Vital for blending the sauce.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
blender
pot

Method

Step-by-Step 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 evenly across the lined baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Roast the vegetables at 450°F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
Reserve ⅓ cup of pasta water before draining the cooked pasta.
Blend the roasted vegetables with the reserved pasta water until smooth.
Pour the butternut squash sauce over the drained pasta and toss to coat.
Serve immediately, topped with parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This sauce is freezer-friendly and can be stored for up to 3 months in airtight containers.

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