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roasted butternut squash pasta

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce


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  • Author: Anna Rios
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

The best Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce you’ll ever make! Super duper creamy, slightly sweet, cheesy, savory, and a bit nutty!


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cup Butternut squash, roasted
  • 1/2 cup Cashews, soaked
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 White Onion
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Rosemary
  • 4-6 Sage leaves
  • 1 cup Water or Vegetables Broth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

 
  1. Soak cashews in boiling hot water for 30 minutes or in room temperature water overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F (212 C). Cut butternut squash in half and brush olive oil on the surface. Roast for an hour to an hour and 15 min.
  3. While squash is roasting put all other ingredients in blender.
  4. Once squash it done cooking, take out of the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  5. Add squash to blender and blend all ingredients until creamy smooth.
  6. Cook your pasta by directions on box/bag. Add sauce to your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Notes

This amount of sauce is good for making one 16 oz box of pasta. Feel free to add more or less to get your desired creaminess or texture.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings