Butternut Squash Sage Pasta: A Cozy and Easy Fall Favorite
A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring the flavors of butternut squash and sage, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is al dente, reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash and pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan or substitute with a vegan cheese.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash, Sage, Pasta, Fall Recipe