Description
One Pot Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage is the perfect autumn dish, bringing together creamy pasta and the subtle sweetness of roasted butternut squash. This comforting meal is infused with aromatic sage, making it ideal for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a crowd-pleaser that promises delicious flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing the butternut squash. Mince garlic and chop fresh sage.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add diced butternut squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, add penne pasta directly to the pot. Stir well and reduce heat to simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped sage just before serving. Mix well until creamy.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg