Description
Warm up this autumn with a comforting bowl of Savory Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta. This delightful dish blends the rich flavors of roasted butternut squash with aromatic sage, creating a nourishing meal that’s both satisfying and flavorful. Perfectly cooked fettuccine or penne is enveloped in a creamy sauce infused with onions and garlic, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with seasonal ingredients, this pasta dish will quickly become a fall favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10–12 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sage; cook for another minute.
- Combine roasted squash with sautéed onion and garlic in the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh sage if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg