Ingredients for - Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

1. Butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 ½ cups
2. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
3. Butter 1 tablespoon
4. Onion, finely chopped ⅓ cup
5. Garlic, minced 3 cloves
6. Apple, peeled and chopped ⅓
7. Chicken broth 1 cup
8. Milk ⅓ cup
9. Italian cheese blend (Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano) ⅓ cup
10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

1 . Stage

Place the squash into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the squash until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain excess water. Cooked squash should equal 2 cups.

2 . Stage

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion, garlic, and apple, stirring frequently, until softened and brown, about 15 minutes. Add butternut squash and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat just to a simmer, and stir in the milk and cheese blend. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has reached desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.