Description

A creamy and flavorful butternut squash pasta sauce made by roasting butternut squash and onions, then blending with vegetable stock and seasonings. This sauce is tossed with your favorite pasta and topped with grated Parmesan, creating a comforting and wholesome meal perfect for fall or any time you crave a rich, healthy pasta dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Roasted Vegetables

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
1 white onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

1 pound pasta of choice
1 cup reserved pasta water

Sauce and Seasonings

1 cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
Roast Vegetables: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the butternut squash chunks and sliced onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet. Roast them for about 20 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender and nicely caramelized.
Cook Pasta: While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Blend Sauce: Transfer the roasted butternut squash and onion into a blender or food processor. Add the reserved pasta water, vegetable stock, garlic powder, and oregano. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Toss Pasta with Sauce: Pour the butternut squash sauce over the cooked pasta. Toss well to evenly coat all the pasta strands with the flavorful sauce.
Serve: Divide the sauced pasta into serving dishes and top generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy a warm, comforting meal.

Notes

You can substitute Parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative to make this recipe vegan.
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
Roasting the squash and onions enhances their natural sweetness, which is key to the sauce’s deep flavor.
If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water or vegetable stock to reach desired consistency.
Fresh herbs such as basil or parsley can be added as garnish for extra freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting and Blending
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup cooked pasta with sauce)
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 72 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

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