Description
Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for fall, merging the rich, nutty flavors of brown butter with the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings and festive gatherings alike, offering a creamy texture enhanced by crispy sage leaves and a hint of lemon. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delightful meal in under an hour. It’s not only a treat for your taste buds but also a versatile option that allows you to experiment with different pasta shapes and add your favorite proteins or vegetables. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or impressing guests, this pasta is sure to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fettuccine)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8–10 fresh sage leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ small onion or shallot (finely chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet; roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until golden brown; add fresh sage leaves and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped onion; cook until fragrant.
- Combine roasted squash with the brown butter mixture, then add cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and heavy cream; mix well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg