Cozy Butternut Sage Pasta Recipe

The Perfect Fall Comfort Food: Butternut Squash and Sage Pasta

As the weather cools down and the leaves start to change colors, I find myself craving cozy, comforting dishes to warm me up from the inside out. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the aromatic freshness of sage to create a truly unique and delicious pasta dish.

I start by peeling and dicing a medium-sized butternut squash, aiming for around 500g of squash. I then finely chop a handful of fresh sage leaves, about 20g in total. In a large skillet over medium heat, I sauté the sage in a generous amount of olive oil until it becomes fragrant.

While the sage is cooking, I cook 300g of your favorite pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is al dente, I reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the rest.

To the skillet with the sage, I add the diced butternut squash and continue to cook until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized. At this point, I add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a gentle heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Next, I add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. I toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the butternut squash and sage mixture, adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

To finish, I sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan cheese and a handful of toasted walnuts for a crunchy texture. The combination of flavors in this dish is truly remarkable – the creamy sweetness of the butternut squash, the earthy aroma of the sage, and the nutty crunch of the walnuts all come together beautifully.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized butternut squash (approximately 500g)
• Handful of fresh sage leaves (approximately 20g)
• 300g pasta
• Olive oil
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Handful of toasted walnuts

Kitchen Tools:

• skillet
• large pot
• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• grater

This Butternut Squash and Sage Pasta serves four people, with each serving weighing approximately 300g. One serving of this dish is around 400 calories.

My unique tip for this recipe is to save a small portion of the butternut squash cubes before cooking them and toss them into the pasta at the last minute for an extra burst of freshness and texture.

I hope you give this dish a try and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall. Feel free to get creative and make this recipe your own by adding your favorite seasonal ingredients or spices. Happy cooking!