Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccolini Pasta

This recipe for Vegan Creamy Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccolini is made with wholesome and simple ingredients. The sauce is buttery, creamy, and a little bit cheesy. Fettuccine paired with nourishing roasted vegetables makes the perfect recipe for a hearty, satisfying pasta dinner.

Creamy Fettuccine with Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccolini. Three plates filled with fettuccine pasta, creamy vegan sauce, roasted butternut squash, roasted grape tomatoes, and fresh roasted broccolini.

I made this recipe for the first time on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Butternut squash is one of my favorite vegetables to roast. It’s such a cozy vegetable with its sweet and nutty taste. The aroma in the kitchen while the vegetables are roasting is amazing and just thinking about it is making my mouth water right now.

Creamy vegan pasta sauce with roasted butternut squash and broccolini. Recipe by Pasta-based. This photo shows a big bowl with ribbons of fettuccine, roasted butternut squash, broccolini and bright red grape tomatoes. Garnished with vegan parmesan cheese.

How I know you’ll love this recipe:

  • Roasted butternut squash, broccolini, and grape tomatoes. Something about roasting vegetables really makes the dish feel cozy and comforting. For this recipe, the butternut squash and broccolini are roasted together for about 20 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, add the grape tomatoes to the baking sheet. Once you start to hear the first few grape tomatoes burst open, that’s when you know the vegetables are ready.
  • Fettuccine. Let’s talk about pasta shapes. Fettuccine means “small ribbons” in Italian which is why this type of pasta is shaped like long, flat ribbons. This type of pasta is so perfect for creamy sauces like the one in this recipe.
  • Did I mention creamy? I’m sure you’ve heard of fettuccine alfredo before: a thick, creamy, cheesy sauce that wraps around each pasta ribbon as if they’re made for each other. The creamy sauce in this recipe is similar to that except the addition of thyme and basil makes this sauce more herby and inviting. Yum!

Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccolini, and Grape Tomatoes in a creamy vegan pasta sauce by Pasta-based.

4.5 from 2 votes
Creamy Fettuccine with Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccolini. Three plates filled with fettuccine pasta, creamy vegan sauce, roasted butternut squash, roasted grape tomatoes, and fresh roasted broccolini.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccolini with Creamy Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Creamy, buttery, vegan pasta sauce mixed roasted butternut squash, broccolini, and grape tomatoes. Tossed with fettuccine pasta and garnished with pumpkin seeds.

Course: Dinner, Entree, Pasta, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Gluten-free Option, Italian, Vegan
Keyword: broccolini, Butternut Squash, grape tomatoes, italian, pasta, sauce, vegan, vegan italian recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories per Serving: 365 kcal
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces fettuccine
  • 2.5 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups broccolini
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper
for the creamy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
garnishes
  • vegan parmesan to taste
  • lemon juice to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pumpkin seeds for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Peel butternut squash and cut in half. Scoop out seeds and stringy bits. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

    Roughly chop broccolini. Add butternut squash and broccolini to a baking sheet. Add olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.

    Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until butternut squash and broccolini are tender. In the last 5 minutes, add grape tomatoes to the pan.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta. Boil until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

to make the creamy sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Once hot, add chopped garlic and sauté until the garlic starts to brown, 2-3 minutes.

    Add thyme, basil, and nutritional yeast and stir to combine. Stir in the flour, one tablespoon at a time. Cook for 1 minute.

  2. Add vegetable broth and increase heat to bring the sauce to a low boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat back to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.

    Add unsweetened plant milk and stir to combine. Taste and add salt to your preference.

to finish the dish
  1. Once the sauce is hot, toss in the roasted butternut squash, broccolini, grape tomatoes, and fettuccine. Serve immediately. 

  2. Top with vegan parmesan cheese and a quick squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with pumpkin seeds.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccolini with Creamy Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 398mg17%
Potassium 459mg13%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 7920IU158%
Vitamin C 68.3mg83%
Calcium 126mg13%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

February 2, 2019

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2 Comments

  1. Reply

    Sarah

    April 18, 2020

    5 stars
    I made this and it was incredible! How many days do you think it’ll last in the fridge?

    • Reply

      pasta-based

      July 14, 2020

      Hey Sarah,

      Glad you enjoyed this recipe! It will last a good 4-5 days in the fridge before it starts to get beyond its prime. Hope this helps!

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