Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

This butternut squash pasta sauce is one of those recipes you can use in so many diffrent ways. Add your favorite protien to make it a full meal, toss it with pasta for an easy dinner, or use it as a side with chicken or meat. It's especially perfect for fall, and it's an easy way to sneak a few extra vegetables into dinner without making it feel like a "healthy'' recipe.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash about 4 cups (cubed)

2 tbsp salted butter

2 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow sweet onion (diced)

3 cloves garlic (chopped)

3 cups of chicken stock or water

1 tbsp garlic salt

1 tbsp onion powder

salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Peel and chop the butternut squash into small cubes.

2. In a large pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.

3. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.

4. Add the butternut squash, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together so the squash is evenly coated.

5. Add the chicken broth, cover, and cook until the squash is completely soft and easily pierced with a fork.

6. Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little more water or broth as needed until you reach the consistency you like.

7. Toss with your favorite pasta and serve warm.

Katelyn's Korner Tips

Use a little reserved pasta water to thin the sauce and help it coat the pasta evenly.

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.