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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

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A creamy, naturally sweet sauce made with frozen butternut squash, fresh tomatoes, and simple seasonings that coats pasta beautifully.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

🥄 1 oz frozen diced butternut squash
🥄 0.5 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
🥄 0.5 yellow onion
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🥄 1 tsp salt
🥄 0.25 tsp black pepper
🥄 0.5 tsp dried thyme
🥄 1 lb pasta (your choice)
🥄 0.33 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

👨‍🍳 Add the frozen diced butternut squash and cook for 5–7 minutes until edges begin to crisp.

👨‍🍳 Add ½ yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

👨‍🍳 Stir in ½ cup fresh chopped tomatoes, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt.

👨‍🍳 Simmer for 2 minutes to blend flavors.

👨‍🍳 Add cooked pasta and 1 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat.

👨‍🍳 Serve immediately with optional garnish of fresh herbs or Parmesan.

Notes

The sauce is best made fresh, but you can prep the base ingredients up to 2 days ahead. Use reserved pasta water to adjust thickness.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15