Description
Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta is a cozy, autumn-inspired dish that perfectly combines the sweet, nutty flavors of roasted butternut squash with aromatic fresh sage. This creamy pasta is not only comforting but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh sage (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer.
- Stir in roasted squash, then add cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and chopped sage. Mix well.
- Serve immediately with extra sage and Parmesan as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg