Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta
Craving a warm and cozy dish that screams fall? This roasted garlic butternut squash pasta is about to become your new seasonal favorite. Packed with the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash and the savory depth of garlic, this creamy pasta delivers flavor and comfort in every bite. The best part? It’s simple, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a solo dinner or when you just need a quick weeknight fix.
Servings: 1
Calories: 382.4kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Veggies:
- 85 g Frozen Butternut Squash (cubed (Stahlbush Farms))
- 2 tsp Garlic (minced or chopped)
- ⅛ th Red Onion (chunks)
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
Pasta:
- 56 g Bowtie Protein Pasta (Barilla)
- 32 g Baby Spinach
Sauce:
- 55 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Good Culture)
- 31 g Low Fat Ricotta (H-E-B)
- 10 g Calabrian Chili Peppers (Tutto Calabria)
- 14 g Fat Free Mozzarella (H-E-B)
- 2-4 tbsp Pasta Reserve
Garnish:
- 10 g Grated Parmesan
- Fresh Thyme
Instructions
Roasted Veggies:
- Add your veggies to a baking sheet and season lightly with salt and pepper.85 g (0.75 cups) Frozen Butternut Squash, 2 tsp Garlic, 1/8 th Red Onion, To Taste Salt & Pepper
- Air roast at 325° for 10 minutes until soft and tender.
Pasta:
- Meanwhile, boil your pasta according to package instructions.56 g (2 oz) Bowtie Protein Pasta
- Wilt down your spinach in a sauce pan with water.32 g (1 cups) Baby Spinach
Sauce:
- Once your veggies have roasted, add them to a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Start off with 2 tbsp of pasta reserve water.55 g (0.25 cups) Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 31 g (2 tbsp) Low Fat Ricotta, 10 g (2 tsp) Calabrian Chili Peppers, 14 g (1 tbsp) Fat Free Mozzarella, 2-4 tbsp Pasta Reserve
- Blend until it’s nice and smooth. Add more water as needed for a creamier consistency.
- To the saucepan with spinach, add in your boiled and strained pasta. Then pour in the sauce. Mix together until evenly coated.
Garnish:
- Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh thyme.10 g (1 tbsp) Grated Parmesan, Fresh Thyme
- You can also always double this recipe (or more) and make for a gathering or meal prep for yourself!
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
382.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
8.6
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
3.7
g
23
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
620.3
mg
27
%
Potassium
478.6
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
53.7
g
18
%
Fiber
8.7
g
36
%
Sugar
6.1
g
7
%
Protein
29.9
g
60
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.