Salmon Butternut Squash Mac
Looking for a super easy weeknight dinner that doesn’t require a lot of ingredients or time to make? This salmon butternut squash mac is a must make! The sauce is made with mostly butternut squash, can be made vegan and is so unbelievably creamy & delicious!
You can easily change up the ingredients and flavors depending on your preferences and what you have. You can easily make it with gluten-free pasta, vegan cheese and non-dairy milk. Also, feel free to leave out the salmon or make it with a different protein!
In addition to the fact that this recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, it is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- pasta (of choice)
- butternut squash
- milk (of choice)
- cheddar (vegan or regular)
- shallot
- garlic
- thyme
- paprika
- red pepper flakes
- salt/pepper
- broccoli
- salmon
How To Make:
This dish comes together with just a few steps and less than 30 minutes. First, cook pasta according to package and steam (or microwave) broccoli. In a pan over medium heat, sauté shallot and garlic for 1 min, then add butternut squash. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes or until softened. In a blender, combine butternut squash, milk, cheese and spices. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well. If you are making the salmon, pan sear for 4-5 min per side (more or less depending on thickness). Serve pasta, salmon, and broccoli together. Top with red pepper flakes if desired.
Salmon Butternut Squash Mac
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta of choice
- 2 heaping cups diced butternut squash
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ½ cup shredded cheddar vegan or regular
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- salt/pepper/red pepper to taste
- 1 large head broccoli
- 2-6 pieces salmon
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box. Steam or microwave broccoli
- On a pan over medium heat, sauté oil, garlic and shallot for 1-2 min. Add butternut squash, cover and cook for 7 – 10 min or until soften (stir occasionally)
- In a blender, blend butternut squash, milk, cheese and spices
- Pour sauce into cooked and drained pasta. Serve with broccoli & salmon
- For the salmon (if making), sauté over medium heat for 3-5 min per side (depending on thickness) or until internal temp reaches 145 F
Additional Recipes You’ll Love:
I have several delicious dinner recipes you may also love: One Pot Taco Pasta (with meat), Couscous Greek Salad (vegetarian), Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (veg), Coconut Red Lentil Curry (veg), Tempeh Taco Salad Bowls (veg)
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