Move over, marinara! There’s a new sauce in season. This vegan-friendly, fall-inspired pasta sauce is a creamy dream that you’ll look forward to making year after year. Combine sweet butternut squash with almond milk, onions, garlic and your favorite seasonings for a flavorful pasta topping your family will love. Instead of emptying out a jar of red sauce over a pot of penne, try this fresh sauce while you still can.
Serves 4
Ingredients
16 oz. penne pasta, cooked
3-1/2 cups butternut squash cubes
2 cups vegetable broth or water
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup almond milk
1 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
1-1/2 cups greens, chopped (mix of spinach, kale and chard)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Shredded dairy-free cheese, optional
Directions
1. In pan, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add butternut squash and salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in broth or water, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat until squash softens.
4. Using an immersion blender, puree cooked squash into smooth sauce. (Note: If you don't have an immersion blender, let mixture cool before using a regular blender.)
4. Stir in almond milk, black pepper, red chili flakes and Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper.
6. In another pan, heat 1 tsp. oil and add greens. Cook for 2 minutes or until greens wilt. Add prepared butternut squash sauce and boiled pasta.
7. Mix everything together and serve with some shredded vegan cheese on top if you wish!
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