Acorn Squash Pasta Sauce

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4.6

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 people (½ cup servings)

  • Calories

    175 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    French, American

Acorn Squash Pasta Sauce

This vegetarian acorn squash pasta sauce is made with roasted squash and onion, milk, and butter for an easy fall béchamel sauce. Serve it with your favorite pasta!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds acorn squash, halved with seeds + membrane removed
  • 1 onion, peeled + cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour Use gluten-free AP flour if needed
  • ¼ ounce wine vinegar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.Place squash + onions on a baking sheet or oven-safe pan in a single layer. With squash flesh-side up, drizzle oil over squash and onions. Sprinkle with salt, paprika, chili flakes and nutmeg. Place squash flesh-side down.Roast 20-25 minutes or until tender.
  2. After cooking, carefully scoop the squash out of the peel. (You may need to allow the squash to cool down for a few minutes.)Add half the vegetables and all the milk to a blender basin. Blend until creamy. Add the remaining veggies and blend again.
  3. Add butter to a large pan and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until it is completely absorbed by the butter.
  4. Add the puréed squash to the pan with the butter. Cook over medium heat for about two minutes, stirring often, and then remove from heat. Stir in the vinegar.Serve immediately along with fresh pasta or refrigerate and use within four days.
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Notes

  • Yields about 3 cups sauce.
  • Prepare Ahead: The squash and onion can be roasted and refrigerated up to two days before preparation or frozen for up to three months.  If freezing, thaw before continuing with the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 619mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1002IU (20%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people (½ cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 619mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1002IU 20%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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