Description
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Tahini Sauce is a delightful and comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe combines creamy pasta with the nutty richness of tahini sauce and the sweet, caramelized flavor of roasted butternut squash. It’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for everything from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups cubed)
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and enough reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Combine cooked pasta with roasted squash and tahini sauce in a large bowl. Mix gently until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg