Zucchini Fettuccine with Rosemary Butternut Creme Sauce

  • 4
  • 10 mins
  • 70 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 pounds zucchini, spiralized into fettuccine
  • Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Slice butternut squash in half lengthwise. Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and then lay butternut squash (cut side down) on sheet pan.

Roast for 30 – 45 minutes, until squash is tender and flesh can easily be pierced with a fork. Once cooked, allow squash to cool, then scoop out the flesh (this should yield about 5 cups of flesh) and discard the skin. Add the flesh to a blender.

Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 3 – 5 minutes, until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.

Next, add the sauteed garlic & onions, rosemary, coconut milk, broth, and salt to a blender with the butternut squash flesh. Blend until smooth.

Add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil to a large pan. Add the mushrooms and saute for about 2 minutes, until they are just starting to brown. Then add the zucchini fettuccine and cook for about 3 minutes, until pasta is just tender. Add the sauce to the pan and continue to cook until sauce is hot and pasta is tender.

Garnish with freshly-ground black pepper and serve hot.