If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful pasta sauce that's also good for you, look no further. This butternut squash pasta sauce from Edesias is easy to make and packed with nutrients. The butternut squash is roasted until tender and caramelized, then blended with garlic, onion, spices, and a touch of cream. The result is a creamy, smooth, and flavorful sauce that's perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta.
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BUTTERNUT-SQUASH PASTA SAUCE
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
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
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
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
EDESIA'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE
An out-of-the-ordinary pasta sauce recipe I came up with one evening when I was scraping the bottom of the pantry barrel. It's super easy to make if you use canned squash puree like I did. My favorite way to serve it is with gnocchi, but you can use any pasta you like. A nice change from the usual tomato, alfredo, and pesto sauces.
Provided by Edesia
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Add sage and turn down to medium-low. The sage should get soft but not fry.
- Add squash puree and chicken stock and stir to combine.
- Turn heat back up and let it simmer and reduce down a bit.
- Serve 1/2 cup of sauce with 1 lb. of your favorite pasta.
- Freeze the remaining 1/2 cup portions individually for use later.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water to not quite al dente according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a casserole dish.
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for a minute or so to slightly soften. Add the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the squash has softened, about 5 minutes. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender.
- Stir the squash mixture into the casserole dish with the pasta, then mix in the peas, red pepper and goat cheese. Cover the pasta mixture with the grated cauliflower, then season with salt and pepper. Top with the mozzarella, Parmesan and half the parsley.
- Bake until the casserole is browned and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
PANCETTA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 3 cups pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the pancetta, butternut squash and onion. Cook until the pancetta is golden and crisp and the squash has softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme and garlic, then cook for an additional minute. Add the kale and approximately half of the Parmesan, followed by the white wine. Stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any bits.
- Add the pasta and the reserved pasta water. Toss and allow the kale to wilt and the sauce to thicken, an additional minute or two.
- Squeeze over the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts, the remaining Parmesan and torn basil. Serve straight from the skillet.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, butternut squash, salt, garlic, ground turkey, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, spinach, salt, ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan.
- Add the butternut squash and salt, and sauté for a few minutes.
- Then add garlic, turkey, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir until meat is fully cooked.
- Add in spinach and salt until the spinach is wilted.
- In a large bowl, add ricotta, egg, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked squash mixture into the bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
- Cook a box of jumbo shell pasta al dente. Set aside in a bowl covered in olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat butter in a medium pan. Once melted, add in flour.
- Cook the flour until it turns light brown.
- Add milk to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a casserole dish, sheet the sauce on the bottom.
- Stuff each jumbo shell pasta with the stuffing and place on top of the sauce.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) covered for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and bake again for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE
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
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
CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA
Good veggie dish.
Provided by Melissa Ulmer
Categories Vegetarian Pasta Main Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and saute until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, white onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, vegetable broth, almond milk, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried sage, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add butternut squash and onion to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Add roasted squash and onion to a food processor or blender. Add vegetable broth, almond milk, and blend until smooth.
- In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sage. Cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add squash puree and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked pasta and steamed broccoli and stir to combine.
- Top with Parmesan, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams
CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SQUASH
This creamy, cheesy pasta sauce is a great foil for the pound of butternut squash hidden within. The best part? Both the pasta and the sauce are made in one pot-no separate pot of boiling water needed.
Provided by Kat Boytsova
Categories Pasta Kid-Friendly Sausage Milk/Cream Parmesan Cheese Squash Garlic Sage Nutmeg Small Plates One-Pot Meal Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium-high. Cook sausage, breaking up into about 1" pieces with a wooden spoon, until well browned, 5-7 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
- Combine milk, cream, and 2 cups water in a large bowl or glass measuring cup. Stirring sausage mixture constantly, slowly stream in milk mixture; bring to a simmer. Add 1 1/4 cups Parmesan and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Add squash, pasta, garlic, sage, salt, and nutmeg and toss to combine, making sure pasta is covered with liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and bring to a bare simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, squash is beginning to break down, and sauce is reduced and glossy, about 20 minutes.
- Pluck out and discard sage. Transfer pasta to a platter. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and a few cranks of pepper.
PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut squash into chunks, and place in food processor. Pulse machine on and off until squash looks grated. (Alternatively, grate or chop the squash by hand.) Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, and add the butter or oil. A minute later, add the squash, salt, pepper and about 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add water, about 1/4 cup at a time, as the mixture dries out, being careful not to make it soupy. When the squash begins to disintegrate, after about 10 or 15 minutes, begin cooking the pasta. While it cooks, season the squash with the nutmeg, sugar if necessary, and additional salt and pepper if needed.
- When the pasta is tender, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain. Toss it in the skillet with the squash, adding the reserved cooking water if the mixture seems dry. Taste, and adjust the salt, pepper or nutmeg as you like; then, toss with the cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 589, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 578 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
- Roast the butternut squash before using it in the sauce: Roasting brings out the sweetness of the squash and makes it more flavorful. To roast the squash, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the squash for 30-40 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
- Use a high-quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this sauce, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is made from olives that have been harvested early in the season. This type of olive oil will have a more robust flavor and aroma.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables: If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will not cook evenly and will become mushy. Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Season the sauce to taste: This sauce is very versatile, so you can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder if desired.
Conclusion:
This butternut squash pasta sauce is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite pasta, and top it with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
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