Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)
Velvety, roasted butternut squash blended with tomatoes and herbs creates a creamy, flavorful coating for your favorite pasta.
# Ingredients List:
→ Vegetables
01 -
16 oz frozen diced butternut squash
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1.5 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
03 -
1/2 yellow onion
→ Seasonings
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
→ Pasta
08 -
1 lb pasta
→ Liquids
09 -
1/3 cup pasta water (reserved from cooked pasta)
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 -
Place frozen cubed butternut squash, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion on the baking sheet.
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Drizzle olive oil on top and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix to cover the vegetables evenly with oil and seasonings.
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Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.
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While the veggies bake, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water before draining.
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Take the cooked vegetables hot from the oven and blend with the reserved pasta water until a smooth sauce forms.
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Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
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Serve immediately with parmesan cheese or plant-based parmesan if desired.