Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta

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"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. With simple ingredients, you will have this gluten-free, vegan pasta dish on your table in just 25 minutes!"
-- @healthylittlevittles

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This vegan butternut squash pasta is fall in a bowl! This simple one-pot pasta is great for a weeknight dinner, it's delicious and clean-up is a breeze, plus you're getting a healthy amount of veggies with the addition of spinach.

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 2

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ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 fresh onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces gluten-free pasta
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Toasted pine nuts

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  • Step 2

    Arrange the cubed butternut squash pieces on a baking sheet and 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.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.

  • Step 4

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the minced garlic, and salt over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saute until translucent.

  • Step 5

    Next, add the broth, vegan parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat to combine the flavors.

  • Step 6

    Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet.

  • Step 7

    Finally add the butternut squash and spinach to the skillet, cooking for a few more minutes until the spinach begins to wilt.

  • Step 8

    Serve with more vegan parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and red pepper flakes if desired!

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