Description
Creamy butternut squash pasta sauce is a delightful and nutritious addition to your dinner table. This vegan sauce marries the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory tomatoes and herbs, creating a rich flavor profile that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe can be prepared in just 40 minutes using simple ingredients you likely already have at home. Whether served over pasta, as a base for grain bowls, or paired with roasted vegetables, this creamy sauce offers versatility and satisfaction in every bite.
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 your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix well.
- Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until tender.
- While roasting, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of starchy pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Combine the blended sauce with cooked pasta and toss gently to coat.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg