Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
Delight in this creamy butternut squash pasta sauce infused with turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup cream
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add olive oil and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in butternut squash and vegetable broth, simmer until squash is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in cream, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and combine with the sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with parmesan cheese.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, pasta sauce, turkey bacon