Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
This easy butternut squash pasta sauce is a delicious recipe perfect for the whole family. It's great as a weeknight dinner or perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 white onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the butternut squash, white onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper onto the baking sheet, and mix well. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
- While the squash is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and set the pasta aside.
- After the butternut squash and onions have finished cooking, transfer them to a blender or a food processor.
- Add the reserved pasta water, stock, garlic powder, and oregano, and blend until they are smooth.
- Combine the butternut squash sauce with the cooked pasta, and toss it to coat.
- Transfer the pasta to serving dishes, top with grated parmesan, and enjoy.
Notes
Recipe Storage and Reheating
Here are storage and reheating instructions for this recipe.
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 4-5 days.
- Freezer Storage: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
- Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until warm. Or, microwave with just a little spritz of water.
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