⏱ 35 min totalSpaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce
Per 1 serving · 203 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g13% of calories
- Carbs59g72% of calories
- Fat5.3g15% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce (203 g) has 323 calories, with 11 g of protein, 59 g of carbohydrates and 5.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (72% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), dietary fiber (20% DV) and Vitamin A (73% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Dietary fiber20%
- Vitamin A73%
- Vitamin C30%
- Thiamine54%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E13%
- Vitamin K10%
- Pantothenic acid15%
- Calcium15%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ medium (1 lb) Butternut squash
¼ tbsp Butter
2 oz Spaghetti
¼ cup Leeks
½ cloves, minced Garlic
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese- 🥄¼ tablespoon Sage
- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peeled and diced butternut squash and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- 2
Remove the squash with a slotted spoon and blend until smooth.
- 3
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- 4
In a large deep non-stick skillet, melt the butter. Sauté the leek whites and garlic over medium-low heat until soft and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Add the pureed butternut squash, season with salt and pepper to taste, and add a little reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
- 6
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and sliced sage leaves, then mix in the pasta until well coated.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (203 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 657 μg | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 54% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 180 μg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 151 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 78 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 38 μg | 69% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 946 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,023 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 35 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 35 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 323 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 61minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 39minCycling (moderate)
- 27minRunning (6 mph)
- 46minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce?
One serving of Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce (1 serving) has 323 calories, which works out to 159 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 54 g of net carbs and 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce?
137 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce?
5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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