Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Pasta: A Cozy Indulgent Recipe
A delicious and indulgent recipe combining nutty brown butter with sage and sweet butternut squash, perfect for cozy nights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast it in the oven until tender.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to brown. Add the sage leaves and cook until crispy.
- Combine the cooked pasta, roasted butternut squash, and brown butter in a large bowl. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Finish with grated Parmesan and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and cheese with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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