Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage: A Delicious Twist
A flavorful and unique pasta dish that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the crispiness of sage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 fresh sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel and dice the butternut squash into small cubes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the butternut squash, cooking until tender.
- Add the sage leaves and sauté until crispy.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss with the cooked pasta.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Try adding crushed red pepper for a little heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Keywords: butternut squash, pasta, crispy sage, delicious, recipe