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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Butternut squash pasta is the coziest fall dinner recipe. The sauce is thick and creamy, yet it doesn't contain a ton of heavy cream. Walnuts give it crunch!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●blender
- ●colander
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the butter in a medium pot (with a lid) over medium heat. Let melt, then add the olive oil and walnuts. Cook until the walnuts are lightly toasted and the butter is golden brown, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the walnuts to a paper towel lined plate.
2
Add the garlic and sage to the pot and cook briefly until golden and aromatic, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Add the squash, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender.
garlic, chopped3 cloves
3
Transfer the squash mixture to a blender. Cover, then remove the top insert from the lid and cover with a kitchen towel (to let steam escape). Puree until very smooth, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add the pasta and reduce to medium heat (just simmering). Cook ⏱️ 1 minute less than the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta in a colander.
5
Return the large pot to medium heat. Add the butternut squash sauce, heavy cream, cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of the pasta water and parmesan cheese. Stir gently with a rubber spatula, until the sauce has thickened slightly and is coating the pasta, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. (Add more pasta water to reach desired consistency). Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
6
Serve immediately topped with more chopped sage, parmesan cheese, and the reserved walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
calories
1045 Calories
fat Content
51 g
fiber Content
11 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
974 mg
protein Content
32 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
64 mg
carbohydrate Content
110 g
saturated Fat Content
17 g
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