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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce That's Kid-Approved!

Delightful Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce that is creamy, kid-approved, and quick to prepare in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 4 leaves Sage fresh is ideal
  • 2 to 3 cups Vegetable Broth or chicken broth for non-vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • to taste Extra Parmesan

Equipment

  • large pot
  • High-speed blender or immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and throw in diced butternut squash, chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh sage. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally and cook for about 10 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent, and the squash begins to soften.
  2. Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the sautéed vegetables—about 2 to 3 cups should do the trick. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Once the butternut squash is fork-tender, remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Using either a high-speed blender or immersion blender, purée the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy.
  4. For every pound of cooked pasta, mix in approximately 3 cups of the butternut squash sauce, combining thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, reserve any extra sauce in airtight containers for freezing, avoiding cheese for reheating later.

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