Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta

This Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta is such an easy recipe and is so flavorful you’ll be adding it to your weekly fall dinner menu. With simple ingredients, you will have this gluten-free, vegan pasta dish on your table in just 25 minutes!

As we head into the fall season, I can’t help but to get excited about all the yummy foods that represent the season and bring all the fall vibes. The first thing that comes to mind, of course, is pumpkin; we’re all crazy about that lovely little (or big!) squash. But the recipe I am sharing with you today features its not-so-distant cousin, butternut, haha. Butternut squash is becoming more and more popular, and for good reason; it’s delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

Butternut squash. You will need 3-4 cups of cubed butternut squash. You may buy it pre-cut or you can cut your own whole butternut squash. Read this post on How To Cut Butternut Squash.

Olive oil. Olive oil is used to roast the butternut squash as well as saute the onion and garlic in a skillet. You will need 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Salt & pepper. Used to season the butternut squash prior to roasting as well as seasoning the final dish.

Gluten-free pasta. I recommend a brown rice pasta for this recipe, but you may also use a chickpea pasta for added protein.

Garlic. I used pre-minced garlic for meal prep ease, but feel free to use cloves of garlic, enough to equal 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

Onion. You will need 1 medium onion, diced or chopped. I like to use a sweet yellow onion in this recipe.

Vegetable broth. Vegetable broth or no-chicken broth both work well in this recipe. The recipe calls for 1/2 cup but you may add a little more if desired, if the pasta is dry.

Vegan parmesan cheese. I like to use my own recipe for vegan parmesan cheese, but you can also use store bought dairy-free parmesan cheese if you’re in a time crunch.

Red pepper flakes. I don’t like my food too spicy so I just added red pepper flakes to takes, about a couple of pinches. You may also omit this ingredient completely if desired, but it does add a nice little touch.

Spinach. I recommend using fresh, organic spinach leaves in this recipe. I haven’t tried to make this pasta recipe with frozen spinach. I am sure that could work also, but I prefer to use fresh spinach.

Pine nuts. Toasted pine nuts are the perfect finishing touch to this pasta dish. You can toast your own in a skillet or purchase them pre-toasted.

How To Make Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the cubed butternut squash pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until the squash starts to turn golden, about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the minced garlic, and salt over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saute until translucent. Next, add the broth, vegan parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat to combine the flavors. Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet.

Finally add the butternut squash and spinach to the skillet, cooking for a few more minutes until the spinach begins to wilt. Serve with more vegan parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and red pepper flakes if desired!

 This Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta is so flavorful with common ingredients you may already have in your pantry. And it’s incredibly easy to make, which means less time in the kitchen, dontcha just love these kinda meals?! Roasting the butternut squash intensifies the sweetness, so you have a meal that is both savory and sweet, and made in under 30 minutes… BONUS! For extra ease and to save on time, I buy the butternut squash that is already diced from the grocery store, but if you can’t find pre-cubed butternut squash, it’s really easy to do on your own. Now this is what I call a winner winner (no)chicken dinner!

Other Butternut Squash Recipes To Try

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