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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
A creamy, flavorful sauce made from roasted butternut squash, perfect for dressing your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 small onion (roughly chopped (1 cup))
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable broth (300ml))
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast squash, garlic, and onion with olive oil, sage, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until tender, about 35 minutes.
- Blend roasted vegetables with chicken stock, parmesan, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Use immediately with cooked pasta or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for 4 months.
Notes
Roasting enhances the flavor; blend until smooth for a creamy sauce.