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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and sage. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until tender.
    Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  • While the squash is roasting, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a pan over medium heat until translucent.
    Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  • Cook the whole-wheat pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
    Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  • Blend the roasted butternut squash, sautéed onion and garlic, and vegetable broth until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
    Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
  • Toss the pasta with the butternut squash sauce until well coated. Serve warm.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 60g (20%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 555mg (24%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 4g (4%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.