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Acorn Squash Spaghetti Sauce

Acorn Squash Spaghetti Sauce

Do you want to enjoy spaghetti sauce that's low in sodium but tastes amazing? Then try out the Acorn Squash Spaghetti Sauce. Below is its recipe guide.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Acorn Squash Medium-sized
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Small Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Cup Low-sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
  • A Pinch Nutmeg
  • Water As needed

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or 200°C. Place the halved acorn squash on the baking sheet and roast it for 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. Take a saucepan. Sauté onion in it for 5 minutes, then sauté garlic in it for 1 minute.
  3. Then add tomato paste, herbs, black pepper, and nutmeg to the pan. Stir everything well and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Scoop the roasted squash into the blender. Also, put in the mixture from the pan and the low-sodium broth. Blend everything until it turns smooth.
  5. Pour the paste back into the pan and simmer it for 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure it's on a medium flame. 
  6. Lastly, adjust seasonings if needed and let the sauce cool down.