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Savory Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta

A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash, fresh sage, and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Butternut Squash
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for roasting
Sage
  • 10 leaves fresh sage chopped
Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Roast the Butternut Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Cream Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chopped sage, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the roasted butternut squash and cooked pasta to the cream sauce. Toss gently to combine. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and sage if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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