Description
Warm up this autumn with a bowl of Savory Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta, a delightful dish that beautifully marries the sweet richness of roasted butternut squash with the aromatic notes of fresh sage. This comforting pasta is enveloped in a creamy sauce flavored with garlic and onions, perfectly balancing indulgence and nutrition. Ideal for cozy dinners or family gatherings, it showcases seasonal ingredients while providing a hearty meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Butternut squash
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh sage leaves
- Vegetable broth
- Heavy cream or cashew cream (vegan option)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the roasted butternut squash and fresh sage leaves.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender; add vegetable broth and heavy cream; blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce in the skillet, mixing well to coat evenly. Serve hot with optional grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg