Peel and cook the butternut squash, if not using leftovers, as you prefer - steam, boil or roast. Puree to form a smooth paste.
Warm the cream and nutmeg over a low to medium heat in a small pan. Don't let it boil.
Once warm, whisk in the squash then the parmesan and stir/whisk so that it is combined and cheese melted.
Serve over gnocchi or pasta.
Note cooking time is for steaming/boiling - roasting will take longer.
Sharing with Fiesta Friday and Foodie Fridays.
Thanks, Jhuls, it is really tasty!
Making gnocchi is on my 2015 bucket list! This sauce looks amazing. Happy FF!
Thanks, Julie, it’s great to have some fun things on the 2015 list and making gnocchi is a good one to try! And the sauce is really tasty as well. Hope you enjoy.
This is a great idea when I am not up to making gnocchi but want that squash pasta combination. Thanks for sharing and happy FF.
Thanks, Hilda. Yes it’s nice and easy and a great way to perk up bought gnocchi.
Ooh this sauce this look delicious, I love butternut squash so I bet it makes an amazing sauce! Will have to try this one!
This sounds amazing! It would make a lovely substitute for regular pasta sauce one night. Pinning and stumbling. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Chelsey, it is really tasty, hope you enjoy!
Hi Caroline, I am one of the co-hosts for Angie’s Fiesta Friday and would like to say thank you so much for sharing such a delicious sounding yet simple pasta sauce with us. I love butternut and will definitely add this to my list to try out! I read somewhere that it takes quite a few presentations (without a fuss) of the same food for the child to finally accept it so just keep plugging away – before you know it, you will be sitting round the table with teenagers, all eating the same delicious food! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thanks Selma! Actually he has a great palette for his age, he did eat almost anything when he was younger but that changes a little as they get to the 2/3yr age. He will grow out of it, hopefully before he is a teenager! And at least he loves some pretty healthy things just now!
The nutmeg is such a great idea! I’ll have to give that a try soon!
That is an interesting story about discovering a sauce. I like it! I am sure this squash sauce can be quite versatile!
Thanks, yes I can imagine it being used in lots of ways- I would love to hear of any you try!
This sounds so delicious! I love butternut squash soup, but I never thought of making it in to a pasta sauce! I can’t wait to try this one! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Heather, I hope you enjoy!
Delicious way to use squash! I never tire of it.
What a fantabulous idea. I adore squash, but would never have thought to pair it with cream as a pasta sauce.
Thanks, it really us delicious!
I just made the Gnocchi for the very first time ever. I have always wanted to try these. I found them to be pretty bland, not sure if that is the way they are supposed to be or not. I will try the Butternut sauce to see if that helps. They are very light and fluffy. I’m undecided if i like them or not. Do you have any recommendations on what to serve them with?
Just made this for lunch. It tastes fab with spinach gnocchi!
So glad you enjoyed it! I agree, a tasty combination.