Best 6 Butternut Squash Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable and healthy meal option that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body? Look no further than the enchanting "Butternut Squash Spaghetti Sauce." This scrumptious dish not only offers a burst of flavors but also provides an array of essential nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of crafting this delightful sauce, transforming ordinary spaghetti into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERNUT-SQUASH PASTA SAUCE



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When your day is packed full, you'll appreciate the ease of this no-fuss dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 cloves garlic, peel on
1 cup half-and-half
Pasta (such as cheese ravioli or any short pasta), for serving
Toppings, such as grated Parmesan cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, finely chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a large, sharp knife, trim ends; halve squash crosswise to separate bulb from neck. Peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut both pieces in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out seeds; discard.
  • Cut squash into 2-inch chunks; transfer to a small rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil and sage; season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around squash. Roast until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Remove and discard skin from garlic.
  • Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor; puree. With motor running, add half-and-half through the feed tube; process until smooth. Add 1 to 2 cups water; continue to process until smooth, adding water to thin if necessary. Season again generously with salt. (To freeze, see below.)
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Add some pasta water to thin sauce if necessary. Serve with desired toppings.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE



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Enjoy this alternative to the standard tomato-based pasta sauces. Sweet butternut squash combined with crushed red pepper forming a balanced and unique flavor. You can add wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, or just about anything else to the sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Provided by Jonathan Cannon

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
3 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine butternut squash and 2 cups water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • While squash is cooking, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper; set skillet aside.
  • Release pressure carefully from the pressure cooker using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Add squash into the skillet with the onion-garlic mixture. Add remaining 1 cup water and mash until mixture is a smooth liquid.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 86.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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When I heard about this recipe from a friend of mine, I smiled and nodded and thought to myself - no WAY will my kids eat this - or me for that matter! But she kept saying how delicious it was so I tried it and boy was she right! My friend created this recipe because her husband won't eat vegetables so she finds ways to "hide" them from him. It looks and taste just like spaghetti sauce - the sauce is a little thicker and not quite the robust red that spaghetti sauce is. Try it at least once! I used lots of garlic because I love it so modify to your tastes. As a suggestion, I would add only one can of stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce before adding the second cans until you do a taste test Same suggestion with the tomato paste. Tomato sauce can't get much healthier than this. If you try it, I'd love to know of any modifications you made.

Provided by Zenmaria

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 butternut squash (prepared as you choose steamed or baked, I bake mine)
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 -6 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a blender/food processor, puree the squash and the can(s) of tomatoes. You may have to do more than one batch.
  • In a sauce pan, simmer the puree and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Add more stewed tomatoes, sauce and/or paste as needed.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wonderful served over whole wheat pasta with a big green salad and crusty bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1244.9, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 21.2, Protein 7.4

GOLDEN SPAGHETTI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE



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Spaghetti and squash sauce is a delectable harvest pasta recipe.

Categories     spaghetti     Butternut Squash     pasta recipes     easy dinner recipes     Thanksgiving recipes     family dinner recipes     squash sauce

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb. spaghetti
1/2 of a large butternut squash (leave the round bottom for another night)
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. chicken broth or water
salt
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the squash, cream, stock or water, and salt and pepper into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, until the squash is mushy and tender, about 25 minutes. Puree this mixture until very smooth with an immersion blender, or in a food processor.
  • Cook the spaghetti, remembering to add a small palmful of Kosher salt to the rapidly boiling water as you cook the spaghetti, bringing it back to a boil if necessary.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place it back in the pasta pot, then pour the squash mixture over the spaghetti, tossing very slightly, only to coat. Serve with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE



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I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Health Matters newspaper. This recipe makes about 4 cups of sauce. That's enough for 3 pounds of cheese ravioli or 1 1/2 pounds (8 servings) of short pasta, such as penne or ziti.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
coarse salt and pepper
5 garlic cloves, peelon
1 cup half-and-half
pasta, for serving (such as cheese ravioli or any short pasta)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Using a large, sharp knife,trim the squash ends, then halve the squash crosswise to separate the bulb from the neck. Peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut both pieces in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out seeds; discard.
  • Cut squash into 2-inch chunks. Transfer to a small rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil and sage. Season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around squash. Roast until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Remove and discard skin from garlic.
  • Tansfer squash and garlic to a food processor. Puree. With motor running, add half and half through the feed tube; process until smooth. Add 1 to 2 cups water. Continue to process until smooth, adding water to thin if necessary. Season again generously with salt. (To freeze, see below).
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Add some pasta water to thin sauce if necessary. Serve with desired toppings. Once you've tossed the pasta with the sauce, serve it topped with any or all of the following: Toasted Walnuts, additional parmesan cheese, Torn fresh sage leaves.
  • To Freeze: Cool sauce to room temperature to airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to use, place plastic containers upside down under hot tap water to help release frozen blocks of sauce. Place blocks in a large saucepan. Cover and reheat over medium-low,adding water to thin if necessary.
  • (To serve with pasta,see step 4).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 18.4, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.4

CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE



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I had some leftover cooked butternut squash and and made this savory pasta sauce. It is tasty over ravioli or any whole grain pasta. Your squash should be very soft to begin with. I generally steam my squash in a slow cooker for 4-5 hours.

Provided by SPEARL20

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup Italian cheese blend (Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the squash into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the squash until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain excess water. Cooked squash should equal 2 cups.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion, garlic, and apple, stirring frequently, until softened and brown, about 15 minutes. Add butternut squash and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat just to a simmer, and stir in the milk and cheese blend. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has reached desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 76.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

- Butternut squash is a versatile vegetable that can be substituted for other types of squash or pumpkin in many recipes. It adds a subtle sweetness to dishes, as well as a boost of nutrition. - When choosing butternut squash, look for firm, heavy fruits with bright orange flesh. Avoid squash with blemishes or soft spots. - Butternut squash can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, baking, steaming, and boiling. It can also be used in soups, stews, and casseroles. - The seeds and skin of butternut squash are both edible, although the skin can be tough if it is not cooked properly. To remove the skin, simply peel it off with a vegetable peeler. The seeds can be roasted and eaten as a snack, or added to salads or other dishes. - Butternut squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. It is also low in calories and sodium.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a nutritious addition to any diet, and it can be used to create a variety of dishes, from simple side dishes to hearty main courses. Whether you are looking for a new way to enjoy butternut squash or you are just starting to explore its culinary potential, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please your taste buds.

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