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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Today we're making an easy, delicious pasta sauce made with roasted butternut squash or sweet potato. Naturally dairy free, plant-based/vegan, gluten free and sugar free.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butternut squash, dinner ideas, pasta sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Dr. Stephanie Gray ~www.drstephanieskitchen.ca

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butternut squash roasted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Roasting the Butternut Squash

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Use a sharp knife to carefully slice off both ends of the squash Carefully slice it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits with a spoon.
  • Place the squash halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized around the edges.

To Make the Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Process until smooth.

Notes

Substitute 1 cup of roasted sweet potato or any winter squash for butternut squash.
Substitute parmesan for nutritional yeast. 
Serve on gluten free pasta, or spiralized zucchini.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5g | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 15.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Sodium: 619.1mg | Potassium: 283.1mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2g