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Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage

Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage
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Looking for a cozy dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table? This Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage is the perfect choice. With its creamy butternut squash sauce and aromatic crispy sage, this recipe captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This dish is not only nutritious and delicious but also family-friendly, ensuring that everyone from kids to adults will enjoy it. Plus, with its simple ingredients, you likely have most of them on hand already, making it easy to whip up this comforting pasta dish whenever the craving strikes.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups peeled butternut squash (cut into 1-½-inch cubes)
  • ½ cup sliced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh sage leaves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces dried short pasta (like rigatoni or shells)
  • 2½ cups vegetable broth (warmed)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube the butternut squash.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in butternut squash and vegetable broth; cover and simmer until tender (about 15 minutes).
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
  5. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain, reserving some pasta water.
  6. Toss pasta with the pureed sauce; add reserved water for desired creaminess.
  7. In a separate pan, fry fresh sage leaves in olive oil until crispy; sprinkle over the pasta before serving.

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