Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Squash Recipes Healthy Winter Squash Recipes Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Carbonara 4.5 (2) 2 Reviews Carbonara, traditionally bathed in eggs, gets a vegan makeover using roasted and pureed butternut squash instead to make it ultra-creamy. A topping of ground almonds, garlic and sage gives it texture and an herby, savory flavor in place of the cheese and bacon. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Heart Healthy Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (3 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, divided 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti ½ cup almonds, coarsely ground 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 cup "no-chicken" broth or vegetable broth, warmed 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for cooking spaghetti. Toss squash, onion, 2 garlic cloves, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until the squash is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and the minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add sage and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Set aside. When the squash is tender, transfer the mixture to a blender. Add broth, nutritional yeast and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Puree until very smooth. Return the spaghetti to the pot and toss with the squash sauce. Top each serving of pasta with a generous tablespoon of the almond mixture. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 137 Calories 4g Fat 21g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 137 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 1g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Vitamin A 2164IU 43% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 72mcg 18% Sodium 156mg 7% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 27mg 6% Potassium 154mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved