Name: Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed - 1 medium; Water, divided - 3 cups; Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Onion, chopped - 1 medium; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Dried oregano, or to taste - 1 pinch; Crushed red pepper, or to taste - 1 pinch; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch; Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

1. Butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 medium

2. Water, divided 3 cups

3. Olive oil 1 tablespoon

4. Onion, chopped 1 medium

5. Garlic, minced 2 cloves

6. Dried oregano, or to taste 1 pinch

7. Crushed red pepper, or to taste 1 pinch

8. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch

9. Grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

1 . Stage

Combine butternut squash and 2 cups water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

2 . Stage

While squash is cooking, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper; set skillet aside.

3 . Stage

Release pressure carefully from the pressure cooker using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

4 . Stage

Add squash into the skillet with the onion-garlic mixture. Add remaining 1 cup water and mash until mixture is a smooth liquid.

5 . Stage

Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings.