Name: Butternut Squash Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil; 4 c. pre-packaged or fresh butternut squash “noodles”; 3 T. unsalted butter; 1½ T. fresh sage (chopped); 2 t. ground cinnamon; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste.)

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These butternut squash noddles are a healthier alternative to pasta and are keto diet approved!

These butternut squash noodles are so simple and quick to make and you won’t believe how yummy they are!

If you’ve ever had to diet, then you know that it can be hard to find delicious recipes that are actually healthy, and even harder if you are on the keto diet.

And if you love pasta, it can be really hard to give up this comfort food since it’s so convenient to make in short order.

In most cases, pre-packaged “convenience” foods are a big no-no when trying to maintain a healthy diet. However, this recipe features one time-saving convenience item that won’t have a negative impact on your health!

You can now find pre-packaged butternut squash “noodles” in most larger grocery stores and they are absolutely perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly.

Of course, if you have a vegetable spiralizer, you can always make your own “noodles” in just a few minutes.

What I love even more is that squash is one of the 50 cheapest foods so this recipe is not only yummy, but it’s also a dirt-cheap meal you can feed your family when money is tight.

Either way, you’re going to love this fast and delicious dish!

Butternut Squash Noodles Recipe

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 8 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 T. extra virgin olive oil
4 c. pre-packaged or fresh butternut squash “noodles”
3 T. unsalted butter
1½ T. fresh sage, chopped
2 t. ground cinnamon
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash spirals or pre-packaged noodles to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently to ensure they cook evenly. When noodles are slightly softened, remove from pan and set aside. Keep warm.

Add butter to pan and heat until melted. Stir in chopped sage and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Return butternut squash noodles to the pan and toss to coat in sage butter mixture. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately with your favorite entrée or as a light main course.

Butternut Squash Noodles Recipe

These butternut squash noodles are a healthier alternative to pasta and can be made in less than 15 minutes as the main dish, part of a healthier stir fry recipe, or as a delicious side dish.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Equipment

Large Skillet
veggie spiralizer

Ingredients

2 T. extra virgin olive oil
4 c. pre-packaged or fresh butternut squash “noodles”
3 T. unsalted butter
1½ T. fresh sage chopped
2 t. ground cinnamon
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently to ensure they cook evenly. When noodles are slightly softened, remove from pan and set aside. Keep warm.
Add butter to pan and heat until melted. Stir in chopped sage and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Return butternut squash noodles to the pan and toss to coat in sage butter mixture. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately with your favorite entrée or as a light main course.

Keyword butternut squash noodles