Cozy Up with Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta: Autumn's Best!
Enjoy a heartwarming dish of Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta, perfect for cozy autumn nights.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Noodles
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Autumn, Butternut Squash, gluten-free, pasta, Sage, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Oven
baking sheet
pot
skillet
knife
Cutting Board
For the Pasta
- 12 oz Pasta fettuccine or penne recommended
For the Roasted Squash
- 2 cups Butternut Squash diced, select a firm squash
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil for roasting
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For the Aromatics
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Sage finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Sauce
- ½ cup Vegetable Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk use coconut milk for dairy-free
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra for serving
For Garnishing
- ¼ cup Toasted Walnuts roughly chopped
- Fresh Sage Leaves for garnish
How to Make Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet and place cubed butternut squash on it.
Toss the diced squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, chopped sage, and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the roasted squash and vegetable broth to the skillet. Mash some of the squash to create a delightful texture. Stir in cream and Parmesan, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
Gently add the cooked pasta, tossing it in the creamy sauce until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Plate the dish, garnishing with toasted walnuts, extra Parmesan, and fresh sage leaves.
Optional: Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg