Description
Warm up this autumn with a comforting bowl of Savory Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta. This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of roasted butternut squash and aromatic sage, creating a cozy meal perfect for those chilly evenings. Paired with perfectly cooked fettuccine or penne, it features a creamy sauce infused with onions and garlic that elevates the overall dining experience. Not only does this recipe highlight seasonal ingredients, but it also offers a nourishing option that is both satisfying and flavorful. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this pasta dish will impress your loved ones and keep you warm all season long.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Butternut squash
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh sage leaves
- Cream (or plant-based alternative)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the butternut squash in half, scoop out the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine or penne according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Scoop out the roasted squash into a blender along with sautéed onion, garlic, fresh sage leaves, and cream; blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet over low heat. Toss well to coat and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 58mg