ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE, 2 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS PLUS

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Roasted Butternut Squash Sauce, 2 Weight Watcher Points Plus image

This recipe takes squash out of the pasta filling and turns it into a delicious, healthy, low-fat sauce.

Provided by Bolistoli

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
5 garlic cloves, large, unpeeled
12 sage leaves
1 -2 teaspoon butter or 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons sage, fresh, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cottage cheese, low fat
1 cup chicken broth, fat free

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Peel and seed the squash; cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Toss the squash in the olive oil and transfer to a shallow roasting pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add sweet onion wedges and unpeeled garlic cloves to squash.
  • Roast vegetables in the oven until tender (about 40 minutes).
  • While vegetables are roasting, saute sage leaves in small amount of olive oil or butter (1 or 2 teaspoons), until crisp. Reserve.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor and puree.
  • Add chopped sage, nutmeg, cottage cheese, and chicken broth to food processor and blend.
  • Add more broth or water, if necessary to thin sauce.
  • Pour contents of food processor into a saucepan and heat through. Do not let sauce boil.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, nutmeg).
  • Add sauce to cooked pasta and garnish with crispy sage leaves.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Katlego Magaoga
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This recipe is a fail. The sauce turned out watery and flavorless.


Mithun Ray
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This sauce is way too sweet for my taste. I won't be making it again.


Mfundo Mtshali
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some garlic and herbs to give it more flavor.


Adaora Ben
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta sauces.


Ledile Legora
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this sauce is actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ekeneotumu Reuben
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Jovanny Duarte
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I love the rich, nutty flavor of this sauce. It's perfect for a fall dinner.


Alabi Victor
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This sauce is so good! I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish and it's always a hit.


Chelsea Causey
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I made this sauce for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


Vincent Mutimbajr
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This recipe is easy to follow and the sauce turns out creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra spice with some red pepper flakes and it was perfect.


Ongani Mathotho
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Roasted butternut squash sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used as a pasta sauce, soup base, or dip. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash.