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Pasta Sauce Recipes

31 Best Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipes

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Recipe Roundup
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ c. butternut squash peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • c onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • apple peeled and chopped
  • 1 c chicken broth
  • c milk
  • c Italian cheese blend Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Grab a large saucepot and add the butternut squash and enough water to cover the squash fully. Bring it to a boil. Simmer the squash with the lid on for about 20 minutes until very soft, then drain the water.
  • In a skillet over medium-low heat, add butter and oil. Toss in onions, garlic, and apple and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Then, add the butternut squash and broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat until simmering, then add the milk and cheese combo.
  • Keep stirring until your sauce is your preferred consistency (about 5-10 minutes). Finish the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.