Ingredients
– 1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– ½ cup vegetable broth
– ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
– Salt and pepper (to taste)
– Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Squash: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cubed butternut squash and cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
2. Drain and Set Aside: Drain the squash and set it aside to cool for a minute.
3. Sauté Garlic: In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked butternut squash, dried oregano, dried thyme, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well.
5. Blend Until Smooth: Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until it is smooth. You can also transfer it to a regular blender if needed.
6. Add Cream: Slowly incorporate the heavy cream (or coconut cream) and blend again until creamy.
7. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
8. Heat Through: Return the sauce to the heat for a minute to warm it through if needed.
Now you have a creamy, delicious butternut squash pasta sauce ready to elevate your dishes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g