Description

A warm and comforting dish combining caramelized roasted butternut squash with al dente pasta in a creamy, nutty sauce. This easy butternut squash pasta showcases fall flavors with garlic, shallots, and a hint of herbs for a satisfying vegetarian dinner or cozy weeknight meal. Ready in about an hour, it’s versatile, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 small shallots, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme or sage

Salt and black pepper, to taste

12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni)

1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream

1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable broth or reserved pasta water

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley or sage leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Toss squash cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, dried thyme or sage, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized.

3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

4. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and shallots until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

5. Combine roasted squash, sautéed aromatics, cream, and vegetable broth or pasta water in a blender; blend until smooth.

6. Return sauce to the skillet; season with salt and pepper; add pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved water to adjust consistency.

7. Stir in Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast and red pepper flakes if desired.

8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or sage leaves.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: main course
Method: roasting and blending
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: roasted butternut squash, butternut squash pasta, easy pasta recipe, fall vegetarian dinner, cozy fall pasta, butternut dinner ideas, creamy squash sauce