Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta: Savory Sage and Walnut Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring butternut squash, fragrant sage, and crunchy walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a blender, combine roasted squash and heavy cream, blend until smooth.
- Mix the pasta with the sauce and serve topped with walnuts.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Feel free to add more spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta, Sage, Walnuts, Vegetarian Pasta, Fall Recipes