Elevate Your Palate with Butternut Squash Pasta
In the realm of comfort food, few dishes reign as supreme as a steaming bowl of pasta. Its versatility knows no bounds, and the possibilities are endless. Today, we embark on a culinary adventure that will introduce your taste buds to a delightful butternut squash pasta, a dish that embodies warmth, richness, and the essence of fall.
Our hero, the butternut squash, takes center stage. Boiled to a velvety softness and blended into a luscious sauce, it becomes the very soul of this dish. Its subtle sweetness and vibrant orange hue promise an explosion of flavors with each bite.
As we start our journey, we sauté finely diced onions in olive oil. They sizzle and release their aroma, providing a savory undertone to our creation. And here, we introduce sage leaves, like scattered whispers of earthy freshness, reminiscent of the crisp fall air.
Nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and a generous grind of fresh black pepper join the ensemble, adding depth and complexity. They elevate the butternut squash’s sweetness, offering a perfect balance that dances on your palate.
But what is pasta without cheese? In this tale, Parmesan plays a crucial supporting role. Sprinkled generously, it melts into the creamy sauce, infusing every strand of pasta with its rich, salty goodness.
And then there’s the secret ingredient – the reserved cooking liquid from the butternut squash. This golden elixir carries the essence of the squash, infusing the entire dish with its unique, autumnal character. It binds all the elements together, transforming a simple pasta into a masterpiece.
As the pasta cooks, the sauce thickens, coating each piece in a silky embrace. The scent of sage and nutmeg fills the air, beckoning you to the table. With the final flourish of Parmesan, our butternut squash pasta is ready to be devoured.
This dish isn’t just a meal; it’s a love letter to fall, a symphony of flavors that tantalize your senses. As you savor each bite, you’ll understand why comfort food has a special place in our hearts. It’s the embodiment of warmth and togetherness, a celebration of simple ingredients that, when combined with care, create culinary magic.
So, let your next culinary adventure be this butternut squash pasta, where a humble squash transforms into a rich and creamy sauce, and each bite tells a story of comfort and flavor. Enjoy!
A very generous thank you to CPMA for sponsoring this recipe. It is an honour to work with brands that align with our values and make it possible for us to share these recipes with you. We love the Half Your Plate program because it aims to educate Canadians of all ages about the importance of fresh produce consumption and encourages them to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables to improve their health. As always, all recipes and opinions remain our own. Visit the Half Your Plate website for more information!
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Butternut Squash Pasta
- Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, boiled until soft, cooking liquid reserved
- 1 cup squash water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup onions, diced
- 6 Sage leaves
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces cooked long pasta of choice
Instructions
- Place the cooked butternut squash into a blender, add the squash water a bit at a time until the squash is of a smooth consistency.
- Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan, add the onions and sweat them until they begin to soften, push the onions to the side and add the sage leaves, fry until crispy then set aside.
- Add the butternut squash puree to the onions, ad the nutmeg, salt and pepper, het thorough.
- Add the pasta to the butternut squash along with more pasta water to achieve a smooth creamy consistency.
- Serve topped with the grated parmesan cheese and crispy sage leaves.
- Category: Pasta, entrees, recipes
Keywords: Butternut squash pasta, Fall comfort food, Homemade pasta recipe, Nutmeg and sage, Creamy pasta sauce, Autumn flavors, Parmesan cheese, Squash water, Seasonal pasta dish, Culinary adventure, vegetarian, fall recipes,
Going to try it this evening for dinner. Look delicious!