Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage: A Cozy Comfort Dish
This Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage is the perfect cozy comfort dish, combining the sweetness of butternut squash with the savory flavors of crispy sage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 leaves fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until crispy.
- Combine the roasted butternut squash with the cooked pasta and crispy sage. Toss with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle a little more olive oil and sprinkle extra parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash, Pasta, Cozy Comfort Dish, Sage