Description
Roasted butternut squash and sage pasta brings Mediterranean warmth to classic Italian comfort food. Nutty squash and fragrant sage combine with perfectly al dente pasta, creating a simple yet elegant dinner you’ll crave throughout autumn’s crisp evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash (medium, peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsps sage (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (toasted, optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, preparing a baking sheet with cubed butternut squash coated in olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, ensuring an even spread.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes, achieving a golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Simultaneously, cook pasta in boiling water until perfectly al dente, carefully preserving some cooking liquid before straining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing sage leaves until their aromatic essence is released, approximately 1 minute.
- Introduce roasted butternut squash and cooked pasta into the fragrant skillet, delicately combining ingredients and incorporating reserved pasta water to develop a silky, luxurious coating.
- Generously fold grated Parmesan cheese throughout the mixture, ensuring complete integration of flavors and creating a harmonious, creamy dish.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, capturing the warmth and vibrant textures of this rustic pasta preparation.
Notes
- Customize the roasting time based on the size of your butternut squash cubes, smaller pieces will cook faster and caramelize more quickly.
- Reserve extra pasta water as a secret weapon for creating a silky, smooth sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary for a unique flavor twist that complements the butternut squash.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or your favorite gluten-free pasta alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg