Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this creamy vegan butternut squash pasta sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish combines wholesome ingredients like roasted butternut squash and fresh tomatoes to create a comforting and nutritious sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can elevate your favorite pasta with a flavor-packed sauce that’s versatile enough to pair with various toppings and herbs. Whether you’re following a plant-based diet or simply looking for a healthy dinner option, this butternut squash pasta sauce is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the frozen butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Combine the sauce with cooked pasta, tossing well to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg