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Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe

Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe
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A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash, sage, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter sauce)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Optional: toasted pumpkin seeds or fresh sage for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, dried sage, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized. Set aside.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  3. While pasta cooks, melt butter and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Add the roasted butternut squash to the skillet. Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.
  6. Carefully transfer the squash mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  7. Return the sauce to the skillet over low heat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese and optional garnishes.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, you can substitute milk for heavy cream.
  • Adjust the amount of pasta water to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds or fresh sage make excellent garnishes.

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