Vegan Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Fried Sage

Name: Vegan Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Fried Sage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3⁄4 pound Spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 10 sage leaves; 1 package (11 oz.) cubed butternut squash; 1 can (14 oz.) Vegetable Broth; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper; 1⁄4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1⁄4 cup Simple Truth™ Nutritional Yeast; Water

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This no fuss vegan-friendly dinner is ready in just 25 minutes. Enjoy the flavorful and filling combination of butternut squash, pasta and a blend of spices.

Serves: 4Prep: 5 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 25 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

3⁄4 pound Spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 sage leaves
1 package (11 oz.) cubed butternut squash
1 can (14 oz.) Vegetable Broth
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1⁄4 cup Simple Truth™ Nutritional Yeast
Water

Directions

Step 1
In large pot over high heat, bring water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Fry sage leaves until crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel lined plate.
Step 3
In medium pot, combine butternut squash, broth, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Boil until very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Using an immersion blender, puree squash mixture until smooth.
Step 5
Toss together cooked spaghetti and squash mixture. If too dry, add reserved pasta water ¼ cup at a time. Garnish with fried sage and nutritional yeast.