Description
A simple, comforting pasta dish featuring a rich sauce made from roasted butternut squash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta (like penne or rigatoni)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
- While the squash roasts, cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Transfer the roasted squash, cooked onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and heavy cream to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the squash sauce back into the saucepan. Heat gently over low heat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Roast the squash ahead of time to speed up the cooking process.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the vegetable broth with dry white wine.
- Garnish with toasted pecans or fresh sage leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: butternut squash, creamy pasta, fall recipe, vegetarian dinner, comfort food