Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Warm up this autumn with a comforting butternut squash pasta sauce that blends nutty flavors with creamy goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish is not only easy to make but also impresses guests with its vibrant color and rich taste. Whether served over your favorite pasta or as a dip, this sauce will have you dreaming about it long after the meal is over.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cubed butternut squash (peeled)
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the squash by peeling and cubing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the squash is tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend the mixture using a blender or immersion blender until smooth.
- Return to low heat, add Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg