ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE, 2 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS PLUS

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Roasted Butternut Squash Sauce, 2 Weight Watcher Points Plus image

This recipe takes squash out of the pasta filling and turns it into a delicious, healthy, low-fat sauce.

Provided by Bolistoli

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
5 garlic cloves, large, unpeeled
12 sage leaves
1 -2 teaspoon butter or 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons sage, fresh, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cottage cheese, low fat
1 cup chicken broth, fat free

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Peel and seed the squash; cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Toss the squash in the olive oil and transfer to a shallow roasting pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add sweet onion wedges and unpeeled garlic cloves to squash.
  • Roast vegetables in the oven until tender (about 40 minutes).
  • While vegetables are roasting, saute sage leaves in small amount of olive oil or butter (1 or 2 teaspoons), until crisp. Reserve.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor and puree.
  • Add chopped sage, nutmeg, cottage cheese, and chicken broth to food processor and blend.
  • Add more broth or water, if necessary to thin sauce.
  • Pour contents of food processor into a saucepan and heat through. Do not let sauce boil.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, nutmeg).
  • Add sauce to cooked pasta and garnish with crispy sage leaves.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nadiya Dogar
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile.


Bishal Malla Thakury
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mahedi Hasan Akash
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this sauce was surprisingly good.


Marge Buchner
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your pasta dishes.


Azary King
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Bekar manab
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This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Itz._.brehanna
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Md Alamgir
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's a good source of vitamins and minerals.


pasisi o ngo
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful pasta sauce, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's made with simple ingredients and it's packed with flavor.


Ssgor Khan
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This sauce is absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party and my friends raved about it. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for those times when you need a quick and easy meal.


Redzad Bakalovic
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this sauce was surprisingly good. It's creamy and flavorful, and it pairs well with a variety of dishes.


arosh arosh
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional pasta sauces.


Sarhad Ali
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The sauce was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Joshaia Winston
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This sauce is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavor is rich and complex, and the texture is smooth and velvety. I will definitely be making this again and again.