Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce Recipe

Transform your pantry staples into an extraordinary butternut squash pasta sauce! This surprisingly easy recipe uses canned squash puree for a quick and flavorful sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over your favorite pasta (gnocchi is our favorite!), offering a delicious alternative to classic tomato, Alfredo, and pesto. Get ready for a taste sensation that's both comforting and unexpected!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 23.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

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How to Make Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of dried sage and reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Cook the sage until softened but not browned (about 1 minute).
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of butternut squash puree and 1/2 cup of chicken stock. Mix well to combine.
  5. Increase heat to medium and simmer the sauce, allowing it to reduce slightly (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve 1/2 cup of sauce over 1 pound of your favorite cooked pasta.
  8. Freeze remaining sauce in individual 1/2 cup portions for future use.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g