Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Creamy, cheesy and healthy pasta sauce made from butternut squash!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large butternut squash , (about 1 ½ pounds), peeled and chopped
- 2-3 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Place chopped butternut squash in a stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain liquid and transfer squash to a blender. Add 2 cups milk and pulse until smooth.
- Transfer mixture back to pot and add remaining ingredients. Stir over medium heat until cheese is melted and incorporated. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve over cooked pasta noodles.
Notes
Store in airtight container in fridge. Reheat over medium-low heat and serve over your favorite pasta noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 186 kcal, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 34 mg, Sodium: 1598 mg, Potassium: 208 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 519 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 420 mg, Iron: 1 mg