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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is a delightful, cozy meal perfect for autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Frozen diced butternut squash
  • 1 cup Fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1 medium Yellow onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (your choice)
  • 1/3 cup Reserved pasta water remember to save it before draining!

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Pot

Method
 

How to Make Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread frozen diced butternut squash, fresh chopped tomatoes, and half a sliced yellow onion on the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the veggies and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
  4. Mix well to ensure even coverage of oil and seasonings.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender and slightly caramelized.
  6. Cook your pasta according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes).
  7. Scoop out 1/3 cup of reserved pasta water before draining the cooked pasta.
  8. Blend the roasted veggies with the reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
  9. Pour the sauce over the drained pasta and toss well to coat evenly. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

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