5.0 from 12 votes
Linguine with Butternut Squash Vegan “Cream” Sauce
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 628 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine
butternut vegan “cream” sauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced sage
- 2 ½ cups hot vegetable stock
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in water for an hour and drained
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter spread (such as Earth Balance)
- salt and pepper to taste
optional non -vegan garnishes
- sage leaves
- crispy pancetta
- Shaved parmesan
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and pasta and stir. Stir pasta occasionally and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with 2 teaspoons of oil and set aside.
- Pour oil into a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Add squash and onion and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, sage, season with salt and pepper and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour stock into the mixture and lower the heat to medium. Simmer until squash is fork tender, about 7 to 9 minutes.
- Pour mixture into a blender and puree until smooth (make sure the center top lid has been removed and covered with a kitchen towel to prevent the hot mixture from exploding). If the mixture is too thick, add the reserved pasta water, as needed, until desired consistency is achieved.
- With the motor running, remove the kitchen towel from the opening in the lid and add the cashews and buttery spread. Continue to blend until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Adjust seasonings.
- Place pasta into a large mixing bowl and top with sauce. Toss together. Garnish, if using, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- **Nutritional Information Does Not Include Optional Garnishes**
Nutrition Information
Calories
628kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
668mg
(28%)
Potassium
740mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
12769IU
(255%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 12769IU | 255% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.