Butternut Squash Pasta

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

Whole wheat pasta with creamy butternut squash sauce and crispy sage leaves. A healthy and comforting meal!

Prep Time 5 minutes 

Cook Time 25 minutes 

Total Time 30 minutes 

Ingredients

 

    1 medium butternut squash peeled and diced

    3 tablespoons olive oil

    8 sage leaves

    12 ounces DeLallo whole wheat linguine or other pasta

    1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1/4 cup diced yellow onion

    2 cloves garlic minced

    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Instructions

 

    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add the butternut squash. Cook until soft, about 12-15 minutes.

    2. While the squash is cooking, fry the sage leaves. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until surface is shimmering slightly. Add a few leaves at a time and cook until crisp, but still bright green, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Season with salt. Set aside.

    3. Using a large slotted spoon, carefully remove the squash from the water and place in a large bowl. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

    4. Place the cooked butternut squash in a large food processor or blender. Puree the squash until smooth. Add water or broth and puree until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. You may need a little more or a little less water depending on the size of your squash.

    In a large deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, 3-5 minutes. Add pureed butternut squash. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the pasta and stir until pasta is well coated. Chop two of the sage leaves and stir them into the pasta. Serve the pasta with remaining fried sage leaves and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.