Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Recipe

A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta sauces, this Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce is made with fresh butternut squash and herbs. It’s perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a topping for your favorite pasta dish.

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

In our house, we love to change things up from the traditional norms. We love pasta and coming up with tasty pasta sauces and one of my kid’s favorite is Pumpkin Pasta Sauce (If you have not tried it you have to, it is sooo good!)

Well, I had a butternut squash sitting on the counter and the kids asked for pasta so I figured why not come up with a creamy butternut squash pasta recipe. This healthy butternut squash sauce was a huge hit in my house and I am sure it will be in your house too!

The creamy sauce was so flavorful and everyone cleared their plates. We have since made this creamy pasta sauce many times since our first time. Each time the kids are happy to see it on the table for dinner. If you find yourself with a lot of butternut squash then you for sure want to add this easy pasta sauce to your recipes to make with it!

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Is Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Healthy

Yes, this pasta sauce is very healthy for you. It is loaded with vitamins and fiber. It is a simple way to get in vegetables that even the kids won’t argue about.

Why you’ll love this butternut squash pasta sauce

Try butternut squash for a unique and delicious twist on a pasta dinner! Butternut squash is so versatile from butternut squash soup to casseroles. When pureed, it makes a creamy and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta.

• Tastes amazing. This delicious pasta sauce recipe is made with fresh butternut squash and herbs.
• Healthy dinner. It’s a healthy alternative to traditional pasta sauce. Butternut squash is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Meatless meal. Whether you do meatless Mondays or need a vegetarian meal, this is a good choice. You can make this Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce vegan by swapping the cheese for a vegan cheese.
• Easy Recipe. This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy meal. This pasta sauce is not only made with simple ingredients it is so easy to make!

How to Use Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce in Meal Prep

For many people, the longest part of making this recipe is peeling the butternut squash. I have a simple method of removing the skin, so for meal prepping this recipe, I will peel and cube the squash. Then I can store it in the refrigerator or make a large batch and keep it in the freezer. Then I can just add the butternut squash to the boiling water when I am making dinner and save a ton of time. The diced butternut squash can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Can I Use Frozen Butternut Squash Instead of Fresh

You can use frozen butternut squash in this pasta sauce. As I said, I like to peel and dice a large batch and freeze half of it to use for later. Other times, it is easier and sometimes cheaper to buy frozen squash. It can be hard to find when it is out of season.

What Kind of Pasta Should I Use?

The best part of this homemade pasta sauce is that you can use whatever kind of pasta you want. The pasta sauce will go with whatever noodles you have on hand around the house or whatever noodle is your family’s favorite. Whole wheat pasta is a great option if you are looking to make this meal even healthier. You can even use nontraditional noodles, like zucchini noodles, shitaki noodles, or homemade noodles.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes! If you are making a full one pound box of pasta then you will want to double the sauce recipe.

What Does Cooking Pasta to Al Dente Mean?

When a recipe says to cook the pasta to al dente, it means that you should cook the pasta until it is tender but still has a little bite to it. You don’t want to overcook the pasta or it will be mushy.

How to Store the sauce

If you want to make a batch of sauce and store it to use later you totally can. You can make it and then store it in an airtight container in the fridge and then reheat it later to put over pasta. You can also freeze this sauce.

How to Freeze Sauce

To store homemade spaghetti sauce, let the sauce cool completely. Once cooled pour the sauce into gallon sized freezer bags and zip close, squeeze the air out while closing the bag. Lay the freezer bag filled with sauce flat in the freezer. Sauce will keep in the freezer for upto 6 months.

You can freeze homemade tomato sauce in freezer bags or in glass jars. It all depends on your preference.

What is the Best Way to Reheat Leftover Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce?

If you have leftovers, you can reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop. If you are reheating a large amount of pasta, it is best to reheat it on the stove over low heat so that the pasta doesn’t stick together.

What to Serve with Pasta for dinner

Normally when I make pasta for dinner I take the easy way and get a loaf of fresh Italian bread from the grocery store and make a fresh salad. If you are making this meatless pasta recipe for a busy weeknight then you will probably want to make things as easy as possible, doing bread and salad will make this a complete meal.

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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Recipe Ingredients

• 1 and ½ cups uncooked pasta
• 4 cups cubed butternut squash, peeled and de-seeded – Learn the easiest way to How to Peel Butternut Squash
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• ¾ cup 1% milk (You can also use whole milk, or 2% milk which will make it a bit creamier and thicker)
• pinch of Salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 and ¼ cup cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

How to Make Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Peel the butternut squash with a vegetable peeler, remove the seeds and cut into small cubed pieces.

Fill a large pot of water and over high heat bring a pot full of water to a boil. Add the butternut squash and boil until fork tender.

Once the squash is cooked, drain by pouring the water and squash into a strainer.

Refill the pot with water and bring it to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. While the pasta is cooking continue making the sauce. When the pasta is done cooking drain in a strainer and add pasta back to the large pot.

In a small skillet on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave melt the butter.

Place the cooked squash in a high speed blender with the butter, vegetable broth, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Pulse until smooth.

Add the cheese into the blender and give it a quick pulse to blend the cheese into the sauce.

Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and mix until all noodles are covered and the cheese has melted.

If you love cheese, add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese when serving.

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