Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, a delightful vegan dish perfect for any occasion. This sauce combines roasted butternut squash and fresh tomatoes to create a luxurious texture without any dairy. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, but it’s also packed with nutritious ingredients that make it a healthy choice for weeknight dinners.
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 lb pasta
- salt
- black pepper
- dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Transfer baked vegetables to a blender; add reserved pasta water and blend until smooth.
- Combine the sauce with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg