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Savory Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta

A creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and fragrant sage, perfect for autumn evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Squash
  • 12 oz Pasta (fettuccine or penne) Choose your favorite type.
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Peeled and cubed.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For roasting.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
Sage Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Unsalted.
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Chopped.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Low sodium.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional.

Method
 

Roast the Butternut Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Make the Sage Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped sage and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the roasted butternut squash and stir to combine.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese if using.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with additional sage leaves and Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and heavy cream with coconut cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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