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Vegan butternut squash pasta

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This vegan butternut squash pasta is creamy, healthy and full of comforting winter flavors. Packed full of caramelised roasted veggies and warming spices, this super easy dinner is even gluten-free.
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Ingredients

  • 2½ cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz rigatoni, or any pasta of choice - ensure gluten-free if necessary
  • 10 oz silken tofu
  • 1 red chilli, de-seeded
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • cup vegan cheese, grated, optional
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped

Equipment

  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Pan
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Strainer/Colander

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (400 F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Add the butternut squash, bell pepper, carrot and 1 tbsp of the olive oil to a mixing bowl and stir together well. Transfer the vegetables to the baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, until fully softened and crispy.
  • When the vegetables are almost done, start cooking the rigatoni (or any other pasta of your choice) according to packaging instructions.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender together with the silken tofu, red chilli, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, plant based milk, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat the rest of the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and add the onion. Cook for a minute, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until softened.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan and add the vegan cheese, together with the spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the frying pan, stirring for a few minutes more. Serve with fresh herbs of your choice.

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Notes

To stop the pasta and spinach going soggy, store/freeze the sauce separately.
Calories: 479kcal, Carbohydrates: 75g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 549mg, Potassium: 851mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 10523IU, Vitamin C: 39mg, Calcium: 182mg, Iron: 4mg