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.
Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta
Servings: 3
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups butternut squash , cubed (may use pre-cut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , more for squash
- Fine sea salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
- 8 ounces gluten-free pasta
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 onion , diced
- ½ cup vegetarian no-chicken broth/vegetable broth
- ¼ cup vegan Parmesan cheese , plus more for topping
- Red pepper flakes , to taste
- 5 ounces fresh , organic spinach
- Toasted pine nuts , for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the cubed butternut squash on a baking sheet. 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 to taste over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 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, ground black pepper, toasted pine nuts and red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 353mg15%
Potassium 780mg22%
Carbohydrates 80g27%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 17038IU341%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 286mg29%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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