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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce?

Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce?

Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce has approximately 23.6 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce?

The key ingredients for Edesia's Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce are Butter, Dried Sage, Butternut Squash, Chicken Stock. See the full list with measurements above.

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