Butternut Squash Tomato Sauce for Pasta

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A velvety tomato sauce enriched with pureed butternut squash, making it a nutrient-dense, family-friendly sauce that pairs perfectly with any pasta. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, blends butternut squash, carrots, olive oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1/2 cup cubed butternut squash and 1/2 cup cubed carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the roasted butternut squash and carrots, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Simmer for 15 minutes, then use an immersion blender to puree until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
  6. Step 6: Cook 12 oz pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and toss with the sauce.

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