This Butternut-Squash Pasta Sauce Makes Weeknight Dinner Easy

Health score
27%
This Butternut-Squash Pasta Sauce Makes Weeknight Dinner Easy
60 min.
8
116kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner idea? Look no further! This Butternut-Squash Pasta Sauce is the perfect solution for a tasty and nutritious meal that won't leave you feeling weighed down. With a focus on simple ingredients and minimal steps, this recipe is ideal for busy cooks who still want to enjoy a flavorful dish.

Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, but it's also incredibly versatile. Serve it as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, or pair it with your favorite pasta for a satisfying and well-rounded meal. And with a caloric breakdown that includes a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs, you can feel good about indulging in this delicious dish.

So why not give this Butternut-Squash Pasta Sauce a try? With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it's sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation. And don't forget to customize it with your favorite toppings - from grated Parmesan cheese to chopped toasted walnuts to fresh sage - to make it your own.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds butternut squash 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon rubbed sage dried
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • cloves garlic 
  • serving cheese ravioli or any short pasta), for serving
  • serving parmesan cheese fresh such as grated parmesan cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, finely chopped sage
  • cup frangelico 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Butternut Squash and Boursin Shells
    2. Orecchiette With Butternut Squash and Sage
    3. Spicy Squash Pasta
    4. Whole-Wheat Penne With Butternut Squash and Beet Greens
    5. Spaghetti With Squash and Escarole

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories116kcal
    Protein13.2%
    Fat32.88%
    Carbs53.92%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    12.63
    Glycemic Load
    2.14
    Inflammation Score
    -10
    Nutrition Score
    10.234347864338%

    Flavonoids

    Myricetin
    0.03mg
    Quercetin
    0.03mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:116.43kcal
    5.82%
    Fat:4.47g
    6.87%
    Saturated Fat:1.36g
    8.48%
    Carbohydrates:16.48g
    5.49%
    Net Carbohydrates:14.33g
    5.21%
    Sugar:2.16g
    2.4%
    Cholesterol:10.35mg
    3.45%
    Sodium:157.24mg
    6.84%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:4.03g
    8.06%
    Vitamin A:9074.08IU
    181.48%
    Vitamin C:18.45mg
    22.36%
    Iron:2.04mg
    11.31%
    Manganese:0.21mg
    10.46%
    Vitamin E:1.5mg
    10%
    Potassium:314.81mg
    8.99%
    Fiber:2.15g
    8.58%
    Calcium:80.51mg
    8.05%
    Vitamin B6:0.16mg
    7.89%
    Magnesium:31.02mg
    7.76%
    Vitamin B1:0.09mg
    6.07%
    Folate:23.31µg
    5.83%
    Phosphorus:55.39mg
    5.54%
    Vitamin B3:1.04mg
    5.2%
    Vitamin B5:0.37mg
    3.65%
    Copper:0.07mg
    3.44%
    Selenium:2.22µg
    3.17%
    Zinc:0.32mg
    2.11%
    Vitamin K:2.2µg
    2.1%
    Vitamin B2:0.03mg
    1.91%