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A bowl of rigatoni pasta with roasted butternut squash, crispy sage leaves, and grated parmesan cheese.
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Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (approx. 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound dried rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 20 fresh sage leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  • Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast squash for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and caramelized, turning once halfway through.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam.
  • Add sage leaves to the butter and cook until they become crisp and the butter turns a light nutty brown.
  • Stir in minced garlic and nutmeg, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the roasted squash and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
  • Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
  • Stir in half of the parmesan cheese and serve immediately garnished with the remaining cheese.