Butternut Squash Pasta
This creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo is a healthy, high protein pasta made with blended cottage cheese, parmesan and soft steamed squash. It comes together in about 20 minutes and makes the perfect cozy, fast weeknight dinner.
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SERVINGS: 4
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 ounces alfredo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups butternut squash steamed
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Spinach or basil
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Steam fresh or frozen butternut squash until very soft so it blends smoothly.
- Add the steamed squash, blended cottage cheese, broth, garlic, parmesan, onion powder, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Return pasta to the pot, add butter and toss until melted. Pour in the sauce and stir over low heat, adding a splash of pasta water if you want it thinner or glossier.
- Stir in spinach or top with basil. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm with extra parmesan.