Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe
Thisvegetarian Bolognese Pasta is served with a super creamy sauce made withroasted butternut squash and tomatoes. Dried Italian herbs and vegan groundmeat provide flavor and protein to this healthy pasta dish.
Kochutensilien
- oven
- food processor
- pot
- big, coated pan
Zutaten
- 400 g butternut squash 14 oz
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 clove of garlic
- 180 g vegan ground meat 6.5 oz
- 140 g whole grain pasta 5 oz (e.g. penne or rigatoni)
- 200 g cherry tomatoes 7 oz
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoon fat reduced cream cheese (for vegan alternatives see above)
- salt, pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
optional to serve
- fresh arugula, Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
Anleitungen
Roasted Butternut Squash
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut butternut squash in half, scrape out seeds, cut off peel and cut flesh into one to two centimeter cubes. Mix with a teaspoon of oil and salt, spread on baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
Butternut Squash Pasta
- Meanwhile, peel and finely dice shallot and garlic, wash and halve tomatoes.
- About 10 minutes before pumpkin is ready, bring pot of water to boil and cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a teaspoon of oil in a skillet, sauté onions and garlic with a pinch of salt until translucent. Add ground beef and sauté over medium-high heat for four to five minutes. Reduce heat to a low setting and add tomatoes.
- Remove squash from oven and allow to cool briefly. Puree squash together with strained tomatoes and 100 ml water in a blender, food processor or with an emergency blender to a thick sauce. Add tomato paste to the minced meat, stir well, add sauce and cream cheese and stir well again. Add herbs, salt and pepper and fold in cooked pasta. Divide between two plates and serve with arugula or grated cheese if desired.
Notizen
nutritional values per serving (approx. ½ of the entire dish):
- calories: 520 kcal
- fat: 9 g
- carbohydrates: 69 g
- protein: 31 g
Nährwerte
Calories: 520kcal
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