{"id":64127,"date":"2020-10-31T19:30:29","date_gmt":"2020-10-31T18:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=64127"},"modified":"2020-10-31T19:30:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-31T18:30:49","slug":"butternut-squash-pasta-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/butternut-squash-pasta-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta (vegan)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a butternut squash pasta that\u2019s dairy-free and still packed with flavor \u2014 then you are in the right place! This creamy (yet cream-less) sauce is made from pur\u00e9ed squash which is luxuriously rich, creamy and flavorful. Simple and straight forward this butternut squash sauce has a special little twist. Instead of going for the classic sage and pumpkin route, this sauce is flavored with one of my favorite new spices \u201cras el hanout\u201d and chili flakes, for a little extra pep. And it\u2019s good. Good enough that I could skip the pasta and eat the sauce on it\u2019s own.<\/p>\n

\"Creamy<\/a><\/p>\n

Ras el hanout – a genius Moroccan spice<\/h2>\n

Ras el hanout is one of those spices that I thought was reserved for Moroccan tagines and couscous. But it is so much more versatile than that. The name itself which translates to “top of the shop,” meaning it’s the best the shop has to offer, which for me means why not add the best to more than just a few select dishes. It\u2019s terrific in soups and with vegetables, and actually a great addition to curries instead of garam masala. Versatile.<\/p>\n

Of course, with many spice mixes every shop or producer has their own special blend, more of one thing, less of another. And the list is long. But that is also the magical thing about it. This North African spice adds amazing, warm and complex flavors to dishes. Which makes it easily the perfect spice for the lazy cook \u2014 it can be added to anything and everything for an extra oomph of flavor.<\/p>\n

So thanks to this special spice mix, here is an easy and delicious pasta recipe made with 8 simple ingredients.<\/p>\n

\"Creamy<\/a><\/p>\n

How to make the vegan butternut squash sauce<\/h2>\n

For the recipe, I like to use a dutch oven<\/a> and it heats up really well, plus it retains and distribute heat evenly. A heavy bottomed pot, also is a good choice.<\/p>\n

I start with heating the olive oil, and then I add the onion, garlic, pumpkin and seasonings and saute them all together. Yes, from the start. This gives the pumpkin a chance to brown a little while the onions soften.<\/p>\n

Then I add the vegetable broth. It gets brought to a simmer and then kept at a light simmer until the butternut squash is fully cooked. I like to think this is what also melds all though delicious flavors together.<\/p>\n

And finally, to make the sauce, I use my immersion blender<\/a> to puree the mixture into a creamy sauce. You could also half puree the mixture and have some extra textures in the sauce. And of course, you could also use a high powered blender. This would produce an even silkier sauce.<\/p>\n

Toss it with your favorite pasta, and voila, dinner is served!<\/p>\n

\"Creamy<\/a>
\nLooking for other pumpkin and winter squash recipes?<\/h2>\n

Try one of these delicious fall favorites:<\/p>\n