Description
Elevate your pasta dishes with this creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce that is both nutritious and delicious. The natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash combined with fresh tomatoes creates a comforting sauce perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy night in. This vegan-friendly recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a dip or sandwich spread. With wholesome ingredients and a creamy texture, it’s an excellent alternative to traditional heavy sauces, making it a hit for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 and season with salt, pepper, and thyme; toss to coat.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- While roasting, cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, add reserved pasta water, and blend until smooth.
- Toss the creamy sauce with cooked pasta and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg