Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce). Enjoy this alternative to the standard tomato-based pasta sauces. Sweet butternut squash combined with crushed red pepper forming a balanced and unique flavor. You can add wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, or just about anything else to the sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash - peeled

seeded

and cubed

3 cups water

divided

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 pinch dried oregano

or to taste

1 pinch crushed red pepper

or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bechamel Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine butternut squash and 2 cups water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

While squash is cooking heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano crushed red pepper salt and pepper; set skillet aside.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully from the pressure cooker using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Add squash into the skillet with the onion-garlic mixture. Add remaining 1 cup water and mash until mixture is a smooth liquid.

Step 5

Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered until sauce has thickened 15 to 20 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings.

Nutritional Information

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 114.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 20.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 16692.5IU 334%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 34.2mg 57%

Folate: 45.8mcg 11%

Calcium: 139.8mg 14%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 58mg 21%

Potassium: 584.8mg 16%

Sodium: 86.1mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 29.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.