Description
Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Pasta is a warm, comforting dish that combines the nutty richness of brown butter with the sweet earthiness of roasted butternut squash and fragrant sage. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this simple yet elegant recipe features minimal ingredients and can be prepared in under an hour. Each bite envelops you in creamy goodness, making it a delightful experience that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook farfalle pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until golden brown and nutty (about 5 minutes). Add sage leaves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until crisp.
- Combine roasted squash and drained pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Toss gently until well combined.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg