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Special Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe

🧡 Introduction
If you're looking for the perfect cozy dinner, this Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta is your golden ticket. Velvety smooth, naturally sweet from the roasted squash, and packed with comforting flavors—this dish is fall and winter comfort in a bowl. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make and naturally plant-based (with optional variations for cheese lovers).
Whether you’re hosting a dinner or craving something special midweek, this pasta brings the richness of a cream sauce without heavy dairy. It’s wholesome, delicious, and beautifully golden—an instant dinner table favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Cost: 150

Ingredients

For the Squash Sauce:

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan, optional
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or sage fresh or dried

For the Pasta:

  • 250 g about 9 oz of your favorite pasta (penne, rigatoni, fettuccine, or gluten-free)
  • Salt for boiling water
  • Chopped parsley or basil for garnish optional
  • Crushed red pepper flakes for heat optional

Instructions

Roast the Squash

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add garlic cloves to the tray. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the squash is soft and slightly caramelized.

Cook the Pasta

  • While the squash is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, saving ½ cup of pasta water.

Make the Sauce

  • In a skillet, sauté chopped onion in a splash of oil until translucent. In a blender, combine roasted squash, garlic, sautéed onion, broth, plant milk, nutritional yeast, and herbs. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

Combine

  • Return the blended sauce to the skillet. Heat gently and stir in the cooked pasta. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

🌿 Serving Suggestions

  • Garnish with chopped fresh herbs or crushed walnuts for crunch.
  • Serve with garlic bread or a light side salad.
  • Top with vegan parmesan or traditional cheese if desired.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add protein: Toss in roasted chickpeas, tofu, or grilled chicken.
  • Make it spicier: Add a pinch of chili flakes while blending.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water.

📌 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    ✅ Creamy without cream

      ✅ Kid-friendly and picky-eater approved

        ✅ Naturally sweet and savory

          ✅ Simple ingredients

            ✅ Ready in under an hour