Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce: Easy Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy butternut squash pasta sauce made with turkey bacon for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cooked and pureed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add garlic and onion powder, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the butternut squash puree and heavy cream.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add grated parmesan on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg