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Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta for Cozy Autumn Nights

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
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Noodles
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Autumn, Butternut Squash, gluten-free, pasta, Sage, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • pot
  • skillet
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

Optional: Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.

Nutrition

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
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