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Butternut Squash and Parmesan Pasta with Sage

[heart_this] · Mar 19, 2010 · 17 Comments

Butternut Parmesan Pasta

I was looking through my fridge and to my surprise I found not one but two halves of butternut squashes from different squashes and they needed to be used quickly to make some room. Luckily I remembered seeing this simple recipe for a pasta with butternut parmesan sauce on Simply Recipes that sounded like a great way to enjoy some butternut squash. I know that the sweet roasted squash and savoury parmesan cheese flavour combo is amazing as I use it all the time in pumpkin risottos so I knew that this sauce would also be a winner. Sage also goes well with the squash and cheese combo and I could not resist adding some to this pasta sauce both for the flavour and for some contrasting colour. Once you have your squash pureed this recipe is super simple and it only takes a few minute longer to make than it takes to cook your pasta. Despite the fact that it is quick and simple, it tastes great! The sauce is sweet and creamy and the melted cheese adds a really nice savouriness along with the sage. I will definitely be keeping this recipe around and using it again and again.

Butternut Squash and Parmesan Pasta with Sage

Butternut Squash and Parmesan Pasta with Sage

Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 4 cups butternut squash puree (about 1 large butternut squash)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup (packed) parmigiano reggiano (or pecorino, or gruyere, etc., grated)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon sage (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pasta (I used whole wheat) (gluten free for gluten free)
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan.
  2. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 inutes.
  3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the butternut squash puree, cream, cheese, nutmeg, sage, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. (If it is too thick, add some water or milk. If it is too thin, let it simmer for a while to thicken.)
  5. Meanwhile cook the pasta as directed.
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Food, Gluten-free, Italian, Main Course, Pasta, Recipe, Vegetable, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Maria says

    March 20, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I posted a butternut squash soup today. We are on the same page:)

    Reply
  2. Jeannie Reeves Photography says

    March 20, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I posted butternut squash fries.. wow whats up with all the butternut squash today?
    realmomscooking.com

    Reply
  3. Peter M says

    March 20, 2010 at 1:06 am

    I've made something like this as a lasagna…great flavours!

    Reply
  4. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    March 20, 2010 at 1:57 am

    That is a flavor combination I particularly enjoy! I make that kind of pasty sauce on a regular basis…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  5. Jenn says

    March 20, 2010 at 2:27 am

    I'm so happy spring is finally here. I'm ready to the abundance of fresh squash to arrive. I think I shall have pasta for dinner tonight.

    Reply
  6. Cristina @TeenieCakes.com says

    March 20, 2010 at 3:52 am

    I'm embarassed to admit, but I've never had butternut squash before. However, this dish and recipe is provoking me. Beautiful presentation!

    Reply
  7. screwdestiny says

    March 20, 2010 at 7:12 am

    First of all, freaking beautiful food styling. Second, that sounds delicious.

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    March 20, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Well. You know how I feel about butternut squash. (I.e. I am a card-carrying member of butternut squash-eater's anonymous). This looks amazing.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    March 20, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    Looks yummy, as usual. I have some frozen pumpkin puree will try using it. Alas, no "fresh" sage – ok, freshness police please don't give me a hard time. If you lived where I do you wouldn't drive 1 1/2 hrs to a grocery that carries fresh herbs in little packets. You'd wait 'till yours grows in your garden.

    Reply
  10. Chiara "Kika" Assi says

    March 20, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    I love the squash and sage combination. I make a similar pasta that also has Italian sausage in it!

    Reply
  11. Ruth Daniels says

    March 21, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Yum, and I hope to see more of your fantastic pastas at Presto Pasta Nights.

    BTW – I'm sending you a Happy 101 award at http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com the post should be up tomorrow.

    Reply
  12. Flirting with Flour says

    March 21, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I just bought a butternut squash – this would be fantastic! Please stop by my blog soon – I have an award waiting for you 🙂

    Reply
  13. Virginia bed and breakfast | Victorian inn bed and breakfast | Romantic bed and breakfasts says

    March 22, 2010 at 11:55 am

    This looks amazing! I'm really excited to try it. I am always looking for more recipes for Butternut squash beyond my usual Butternut Squash soup… so this recipe is a great add on. I might just fill in canelloni with the sauce…I am sure my all family members will love it.

    Best Regards,

    Reply
  14. smilinggreenmom says

    March 22, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    This sounds so healthy and delicious, I love it! I think for added nutrition, I could try this using Kamut Khorasan Wheat pasta! Our family recently tried it and it has great texture and all the value of whole wheat 🙂 Thank you for sharing this recipe – yum!

    Reply
  15. Lindsey says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    I know how I'm topping Friday night's gnocchi now. yummy inspiration!

    Reply
  16. free resources for teachers says

    April 8, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    This is a great combination! And looks so colourful on the plate. I love this pasta, especially with the Italian sausage.

    Reply
  17. Gail says

    June 11, 2010 at 3:04 am

    I love this sauce. It has become my stand by for the nights when I am to tired to cook, so easy.

    Reply

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