Description
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Tahini Sauce is a delightful blend of creamy pasta, sweet roasted butternut squash, and a rich tahini sauce. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brightens up any dining table with its vibrant colors. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. With its unique flavor profile and nourishing ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz pasta (whole wheat penne recommended)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 25-30 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine roasted squash with cooked pasta; drizzle tahini sauce over and toss to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg