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Close-up of spaghetti pasta with diced butternut squash and crispy sage leaves.

Butternut Squash Pasta With Crispy Sage

A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and crispy sage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta such as penne or rigatoni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 10-15 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pasta water
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
  2. While the squash roasts, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sage leaves and cook until crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove sage leaves and set aside.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the roasted butternut squash and cooked pasta to the skillet.
  5. Toss everything together, adding the grated Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Stir until well combined.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with the crispy sage leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.

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