Spaghetti with Squash Puree
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| Spaghetti with Squash Puree |
Make a big batch of this healthy spaghetti sauce in advance
so you can quickly enjoy your favorite pasta dish whenever the craving hits
you. Serve it with oven-baked chicken for delicious, satisfying, and healthy
meal!
Make about 4 to 5 cups Prep Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 30
minutes
For the Squash Puree : 1 cup cubed squash, 1 tablespoon
olive oil, 1/2 cup onions, minced, 1/2 cup carrots, finely minced, 2 tablespoons
celery (stalks only),finely, 200 grams lean ground beef, 1(700-gram) can diced
tomatoes, 2 tablespoons dried basil, 1/4 cup water, salt and pepper, cooked
spaghetti noodles (we used El Real Healthy Spaghetti), grated Parmesan cheese
and parsley leaves for garnish-optional
MAKE: 1-in a pot filled with water, boil squash until very
soft. Remove Squash from pot; drain. Transfer to a bowl then mash with a fork
for puree in a food processor. Set aside. 2- In a frying pan, heat olive oil
and sauté onions. Do not let it brown. Add carrots and celery. 3- Add ground
beef and cook until brown. Using a spoon, remove excess oil from the pan. 4-
Add diced tomatoes, basil and water. Season with salt and pepper. Let mixture
simmer for about 15 minutes. 5- Add squash puree and simmer for another 5
minutes. 6- Serve sauce with spaghetti. Sprinkle cheese on top and garnish with
parsley before serving
Tip: This pasta sauce can be frozen until ready to use. Let
it cool completely before pouring into freezer-safe containers
