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Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce

By Kelsey

5 from 3 votes

on Oct 21, 2025

Make the best creamy Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce (Trader Joe’s dupe!) with squash & pumpkin. Perfect for pasta or soup!

Ingredient Information

• Butternut Squash– Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants, promoting healthy vision, immune function, and digestion
• Carrots– Carrots are equally impressive, renowned for their beta-carotene content, essential for eye health and skin vitality
• Oil– feel free to use any oil you would like
• Salt
• Tomato Paste– if you have extra tomato paste, don’t toss it out save it in the freezer for the next recipe
• Water
• Pumpkin Puree– be sure and use pumpkin puree with out any added spices
• Coconut Milk– the use of coconut milk achieves a luxurious, velvety texture that’s entirely dairy-free
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Dried Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Maple Syrup

Step By Step

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and add chopped butternut squash, carrots, oil and 1 tsp salt.  Toss to combine then roast for 25 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Pour the butternut squash and carrots mixture into a high powered blender along with the remaining ingredients.
3. Blend on high until smooth (if you blender has a “soup” button, I recommend using that).
4. Pour the mixture into a large pot over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.  Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
5. Pour into jars and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Pro Tip

1. Classic Pasta Dish: Toss generously with your favorite pasta – think penne, fettuccine, or even gnocchi for an extra autumnal touch. Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of toasted nuts.
2. Hearty Vegetable Bake: Layer with roasted vegetables (like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms) and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan for a comforting casserole.
3. Creamy Risotto Base: Use it as the flavorful liquid in your next risotto, adding a unique sweet and savory depth.
4. Soup Starter: Thin it down with a bit of vegetable broth for a delicious and nutritious creamy soup.
5. Savory Sauce for Grains: Drizzle over quinoa, couscous, or rice for an elevated side dish.
6. Stuffed Shells or Lasagna: A fantastic dairy-free alternative for your favorite baked pasta dishes.
7. Pizza Base: Spread it on pizza dough for a unique, seasonal twist on pizza night!

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Paleo Apple & Fig Tartlets

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5 from 3 votes

Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce

By: Kelsey

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Ingredients 

• ▢ 4 cups chopped butternut squash
• ▢ 2 cups chopped carrots
• ▢ 1 tbsp oil
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ ½ cup tomato paste
• ▢ 2 cups water
• ▢ 1 can, 15 oz pumpkin puree
• ▢ 1 can, 15 oz coconut milk
• ▢ 1 tbsp onion powder
• ▢ 1 tbsp garlic powder
• ▢ 2 tsp dried parsley
• ▢ 1 tsp chopped rosemary
• ▢ 1 tsp ground sage
• ▢ 2 tbsp maple syrup

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and add chopped butternut squash, carrots, oil and 1 tsp salt.  Toss to combine then roast for 25 minutes or until fork tender.
• Pour the butternut squash and carrots mixture into a high powered blender along with the remaining ingredients.
• Blend on high until smooth (if you blender has a “soup” button, I recommend using that).
• Pour the mixture into a large pot over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.  Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
• Pour into jars and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

• You can turn this into a delicious soup by adding 4-6 cups of chicken or beef broth (or more depending on how thin or thick you like soup) to the simmering sauce!

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