Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce: Easy and Creamy Comfort Food
A deliciously creamy and easy to make butternut squash pasta sauce that will warm your soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Blend the roasted squash with sautéed onions, garlic, broth, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cooked pasta.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of parmesan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or sage.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, creamy sauce, comfort food