Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce for Quick Family Meals Recipe
This creamy butternut squash pasta sauce is a comforting and quick recipe perfect for family meals, blending sautéed squash, onions, and garlic into a velvety sauce enriched with sage and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Butternut Squash (peeled and cubed)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 6 leaves Fresh Sage (or dried sage)
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté vegetables: Add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 pound of cubed butternut squash. Sauté for 10 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Puree mixture: Puree the mixture until smooth in a high-speed blender.
- Cook pasta and combine: Cook your choice of pasta, drain, and mix with the sauce. Stir in optional Parmesan cheese.
- Store leftovers: Let leftovers cool and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Let leftovers cool before storing.
- Sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Parmesan cheese is optional for added flavor.
Keywords: butternut squash pasta sauce, creamy squash sauce, quick family meals, vegetarian pasta sauce, easy squash sauce
