Description
This Dairy-Free Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is a creamy, comforting, and healthy weeknight hero. It offers a naturally creamy texture without dairy, perfect for dietary restrictions or healthier alternatives.
Ingredients
- Butternut Squash (peeled, seeded, cubed): 2 lbs
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
- Yellow Onion (chopped): 1 medium
- Garlic (minced): 4 cloves
- Vegetable Broth: 2 cups
- Nutritional Yeast: ¼ cup
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black Pepper: ½ tsp
- Nutmeg (ground): ¼ tsp
- Pasta of choice: 1 lb
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then spread it on a baking sheet.
3. 3. Roast for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
4. 4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5. 5. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. 6. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
7. 7. Transfer the roasted squash, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to a high-speed blender.
8. 8. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
9. 9. Cook your pasta according to package directions.
10. 10. Toss it with the warm butternut squash pasta sauce.
11. 11. Enjoy this amazing dairy-free butternut squash sauce!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roast, Sauté, Blend
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dairy-Free, Butternut Squash, Pasta Sauce, Vegan, Plant-Based, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, Creamy, Comfort Food, Weeknight Meal