Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

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This smooth butternut squash pasta sauce is made with soft cubes of butternut squash pureed with onion, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Add crushed red pepper if you like a little heat.

Submitted by Jonathan Cannon
Updated on August 15, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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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

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

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

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

Cook’s Note

Any other kind of squash can be substituted for butternut squash.

For variation, try adding baby spinach, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, or just about anything else you like to this sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

58 Calories
3g Fat
5g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 107mg 2%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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