Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

1 butternut squash cubed (or 2 cups frozen cubed)
3/4 tsp sage
salt to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 onion cubed
2-3 cloves garlic

1/2-3/4 cup coconut milk
(optional - not whole30 compliant) 1/4 cup goat cheese

Directions

Place butternut sqaush, onion and garlic in a bowl and sprinkle spices all over. Pour on coconut oil and toss, coating each piece with oil and spices. Lay out on a lined cookie sheet. Roast at 400 for 30-45 mins.

Once squash has been roasted, pour into a blender and add coconut milk. Blend until smooth, adding more coconut milk for thinner consistency. If desired add goat cheese.

Serve over "zoodles" (zucchini noodles). Add chicken breast or other meat for added protein. Can also be served over pasta.

Carrot, Butternut Squash Curry Soup

I have never really liked butternut squash but I thought this would be a good recipe to try.  It actually called for yellow squash but I could not find it at the market.  I made it thinking, if we don't like it oh well.  Can I just tell you, I think it might be one of my favorite soups.  The curry with the garlic and onions make for amazing flavor! 

I found the base recipe on the Pioneer Woman website and made some modifications that make it work for us.

    * 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    * 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
    * 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
    * 4 whole Carrots, Washed And Sliced Thin
    * 2 butternut squash, peeled and sliced
    * Salt To Taste
    * 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder & 1 tsp cumin
    * ½ cups Dry White Wine (I used cooking wine because that was all I had)
    * 8 cups Chicken Broth
  

Preparation Instructions

Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and stir to coat. Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes, or until they start to get soft. Sprinkle in a little salt.

Add squash. Stir and cook for a few minutes, until squash is soft and tender. After a few minutes, add salt to taste and the curry powder and cumin.

Pour in wine. Let evaporate for about 30 seconds, then pour in chicken broth. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot, and cook for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, taste and adjust seasonings. Turn off heat.

Puree soup using a hand blender, or in batches in a regular blender. Return to soup pot and bring to a simmer. Serve hot. 

Makes 12 cups (3 WW points for 2 cups)