Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Name: Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 apple, peeled and chopped; 1 Tbsp butter; 350 grams butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 235 milliliters chicken broth; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 servings salt and ground black pepper to taste; 37 grams Italian cheese blend (Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano); 81 milliliters milk; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 53 grams onion, finely chopped

The recipe Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce can be made in approximately 55 minutes. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 158 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of apple, garlic, cheese blend, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet. It works well as a very reasonably priced sauce. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Butternut Squash Pasta with Cheesy Cream Sauce, Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta with Bacon, and Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Bake.

Instructions

Place the squash into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the squash until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Squash

Water

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Sauce Pan

Drain excess water. Cooked squash should equal 2 cups.

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Squash

Water

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion, garlic, and apple, stirring frequently, until softened and brown, about 15 minutes.

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Olive Oil

Butter

Garlic

Apple

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add butternut squash and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat just to a simmer, and stir in the milk and cheese blend. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has reached desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

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Salt And Pepper