Best Pureed Butternut Squash With Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Butternut-Squash Pasta Sauce image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 cloves garlic, peel on
1 cup half-and-half
Pasta (such as cheese ravioli or any short pasta), for serving
Toppings, such as grated Parmesan cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, finely chopped fresh sage

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a large, sharp knife, trim ends; halve squash crosswise to separate bulb from neck. Peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut both pieces in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out seeds; discard.
Cut squash into 2-inch chunks; transfer to a small rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil and sage; season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around squash. Roast until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Remove and discard skin from garlic.
Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor; puree. With motor running, add half-and-half through the feed tube; process until smooth. Add 1 to 2 cups water; continue to process until smooth, adding water to thin if necessary. Season again generously with salt. (To freeze, see below.)
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Add some pasta water to thin sauce if necessary. Serve with desired toppings.

Pureed Butternut Squash Soup image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 3/4 pounds small butternut squash, prepared and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Sour cream, (optional)
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Steps:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and squash; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until squash is tender, 20 minutes.
Puree soup in 2 batches. When blending hot foods, allow the heat to escape to prevent splattering. Remove the cap from the hole of the blender's lid, and cover with a dish towel. Stir in juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Serve hot, with sour cream, pepper, and pumpkin seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 3 g

Butternut Squash Spaghetti Sauce image

Provided by Zenmaria

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 butternut squash (prepared as you choose steamed or baked, I bake mine)
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 -6 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a blender/food processor, puree the squash and the can(s) of tomatoes. You may have to do more than one batch.
In a sauce pan, simmer the puree and add the remaining ingredients.
Add more stewed tomatoes, sauce and/or paste as needed.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Wonderful served over whole wheat pasta with a big green salad and crusty bread.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1244.9, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 21.2, Protein 7.4