Description
Butternut squash pasta sauce is a creamy, nutritious delight that transforms your favorite pasta into a comforting meal. This vibrant sauce captures the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and blends it with garlic and herbs for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit various tastes. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will help you create a delicious, wholesome sauce that impresses every time. Elevate your pasta game with this easy-to-make butternut squash pasta sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds, drizzle olive oil on the cut sides, and place face down on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add roasted squash flesh and vegetable broth; blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to heat and stir in heavy cream or coconut milk until heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices before serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg