• PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 40 MINUTES
  • MAKES 5 CUPS
  • SERVING SIZE: ¼ OF RECIPE

Craving a meal that’s creamy, hearty, and crunchy all at the same time? This is the dish for you. Earthy butternut squash is simmered with savory spices and puréed into a velvety sauce that’s made even richer with a dollop of almond butter. Nutrient-dense black beans add substance, while roasted pumpkin seeds serve as a crunchy garnish that makes every bite the perfect combination of textures and flavors. Sprinkle the finished dish with paprika (or cayenne, if you prefer a little more spice), and dig into this delectable and healthy plant-based pasta.

Tip: The sauce for this comforting dish can also be made with cubes of fresh winter squash; simply double the cooking time.

By Mary Margaret Chappell,Mar 7, 2022

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 10-oz. bags frozen butternut squash cubes
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 oz. dry whole wheat farfalle or bow tie pasta
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
  • Smoked paprika (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a medium saucepan combine the first six ingredients (through oregano) with 1½ cups water. Cover and bring to boiling. Cook about 10 minutes or until squash is very tender.
  • Cook farfalle according to package directions for al dente, adding beans the last 1 minute of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, transfer squash mixture and almond butter to a food processor. Process to a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta and beans; return to pot. Add sauce, stirring to coat. If desired, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and paprika.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Per serving (¼ of recipe): 417 calories, 82 g carbohydrates, 18 g protein, 5.2 g total fat, 0.7 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 261 mg sodium, 17 g fiber, 6 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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