Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce, a creamy vegan delight that brings together the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and fresh tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this sauce is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious plant-based sauce ready to elevate your favorite pasta dishes. Serve it over spaghetti, penne, or even as a base for veggie bowls to create a satisfying meal everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your 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 olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and thyme; mix well.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water; drain pasta.
- Blend roasted vegetables with reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Toss the creamy sauce with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg