Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce: Easy, Creamy Delight for Home Cooks
This creamy butternut squash pasta sauce is simple to make and perfect for any home cook looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash, roasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Start by roasting the butternut squash in the oven until tender.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the roasted squash to a blender along with sautéed garlic, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. Heat over low until warmed through.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Feel free to add grated cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: butternut squash, pasta sauce, creamy sauce, easy recipe