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a close up shot of the pasta in a bowl tossed with butternut squash and spinach garnished with vegan parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts

Butternut Squash + Spinach Pasta


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  • Author: Gina Fontana
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2 people 1x

Description

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!


Ingredients

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  • 34 cups butternut squash, cubed (may purchase pre-cut for ease)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 8 ounces gluten-free pasta
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 oz fresh, organic spinach
  • 1/2 cup vegetarian no-chicken broth/vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup + more for topping vegan parmesan cheese, *see notes
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • toasted pine nuts, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  3. 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.
  4. Next, add the broth, vegan parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat to combine the flavors.
  5. Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet.
  6. 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!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Additional Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch & Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 People