High-Protein Butternut Squash Pasta (30G Protein)

Name: High-Protein Butternut Squash Pasta (30G Protein)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: • ¼ cup vegetable broth or a drizzle of olive oil; • 1 medium butternut squash halved and seeded (about 2.5 pounds); • 1 medium bulb garlic ¼ inch trimmed off the top; • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300g); • ½ large onion quartered, or 2 shallots (halved); • 5 sprigs fresh thyme (optional); • 3 leaves sage (optional); • 1 ½ cups cooked white beans or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed; • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; • 2 teaspoons white miso or mellow miso, plus more to taste; • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional; • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (240ml) plus more as needed; • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, plus more as needed; • 8 ounces pasta; • 1 cup cooked green lentils or brown lentils, roasted or plain

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

High-Protein Butternut Squash Pasta, created by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. This nut-free roasted butternut squash pasta sauce is creamy, low-fat, and packed with fiber and plant-based protein. It gets its luscious texture from roasted squash, white beans, and a whole bulb of caramelized garlic. A satisfying and nourishing pasta you'll want on repeat.

Updated at: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:22:44 GMT