Description
Delight in a creamy butternut squash pasta sauce that transforms your everyday pasta into a gourmet meal. This luscious sauce is crafted from roasted butternut squash, infused with garlic and fresh herbs, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, it pairs beautifully with any pasta shape, ensuring each bite is flavorful and satisfying. Not only is this dish simple to make, but it’s also packed with nutrients—making it a wholesome addition to your table. Elevate your next meal with this vibrant butternut squash pasta sauce that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh sage or thyme (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the butternut squash, scoop out seeds, brush with olive oil, season with salt, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender. Allow to cool slightly before scooping out the flesh.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Blend roasted squash with sautéed garlic and vegetable broth until smooth. Add nutmeg and herbs; blend again.
- Heat the blended mixture in the skillet over low heat; adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Toss sauce with cooked pasta and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg