Best 9 Pasta With Butternut Squash And Sage Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our curated collection of pasta recipes featuring the delightful combination of butternut squash and aromatic sage. Embark on a culinary journey with our featured recipe, which masterfully weaves together the sweet and nutty flavors of butternut squash, the earthy notes of sage, and the richness of Parmesan cheese, all harmoniously balanced by a velvety sauce. For a lighter variation, explore our vegan version that tantalizes your taste buds with a creamy sauce made from almond milk and nutritional yeast. If you're a fan of bold flavors, our sun-dried tomato pesto recipe adds a vibrant twist to the classic combination, while our baked feta pasta with butternut squash offers a unique and comforting twist on this classic dish. Each recipe offers a distinctive take on this harmonious pairing, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE



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Excellent pasta dish. Different from the norm with turkey sausage, roasted butternut squash, balsamic vinegar, and sage.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ⅔ cups cubed butternut squash
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
½ pound turkey sausage
¼ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dried sage
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a roasting pan with the olive oil. Place the squash and onion in the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, or until squash is tender.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until evenly brown. Transfer the cooked squash and onion and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Gradually pour in the cream. Season with sage. Continue cooking until heated through. Mix in garlic. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with balsamic vinegar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 484.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA



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This hearty and creamy butternut squash pasta topped with sage leaves is the perfect comfort dinner recipe to cook this fall.

Provided by Sara @ Gathering Dreams

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow onion ((or 4 small shallots))
12-14 fresh sage leaves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups chopped butternut squash
1 cup oat milk ((or almond milk, soya milk. or vegetable broth))
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces pasta ((whole-wheat, gluten-free, legume-based pasta) )
fresh sage leaves
black pepper
chopped or grated walnuts, parmesan, or pecorino

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and add the chopped butternut squash. Cook for about 8 minutes.
  • In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to a pan. Once the oil is hot, add about 8 sage leaves. Let them crisp for about 30 seconds on each side and then remove them from the heat and place them on the side for the final topping.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion and 4-6 sage leaves, add a quarter cup of water and let the onion soften.
  • Once the butternut squash is cooked, remove it from the water using a slotted spoon or mesh skimmer. Add the squash straight into the pan with the onions.
  • In the same boiling water you used for the butternut squash, cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions, stirring from time to time. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  • Place the cooked butternut squash, onions, and sage into the blender or food processor. Add the oat milk a bit at a time, and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Drain the pasta, then add back to the pan, add the butternut squash sauce, and if necessary, add a bit of the boiling water you saved to thin the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta on individual plates, with freshly grated pepper, crumbled fried sage leaves, and your favorite topping (here, I used a combination of shaved walnuts and nutritional yeast - but you can use parmesan or pecorino if you are not vegan).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 85 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeds and fibers scooped out, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound bow-tie pasta
4 teaspoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons, chopped fresh sage
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the squash on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large ovenproof pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Lower the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pasta back in the pot and add the squash, butter, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the sage, 2 teaspoons of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Toss to mix well. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Parmesan and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the pasta. Bake for 15 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 687, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 128 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE



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For a savory addition, toss a little sautéed pancetta or bacon into this pasta.

Categories     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Squash     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Sage     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 pound gemelli or penne rigate pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup freshly grated parmesan plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook onion in oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Finely chop squash pieces in a food processor and add to onion with water and salt to taste. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, or until squash is tender. Add sage and simmer 1 minute more. Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid in a cup and drain pasta. Return pasta to pot and add squash mixture, parsley, 1 cup parmesan, butter, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, stirring until butter is melted. Season with salt and add some of reserved pasta cooking liquid to moisten if necessary.
  • Serve sprinkled with additional parmesan.

SPAGHETTI TOSSED WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE BUTTER



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
1 cup loosely packed fresh sage, chopped
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the butternut squash on a baking sheet, toss with the olive oil and season heavily with salt and pepper. Roast until very tender, about 30 minutes. Reserve.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the sage and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes. Add the roasted butternut squash and hazelnuts and toss to combine.
  • Drain the pasta, add it to the saucepan and mix well to evenly incorporate all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH SAGE AND WALNUTS



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Butternut squash gets roasted, puréed, then tossed with Parmesan to make this nutty, creamy pasta sauce. Each serving is topped with crispy fried sage leaves, a hint of lemon zest, and toasted walnuts, adding a crunchy contrast to the squash. Feel free to forgo wrestling with a giant squash and use a package of cubed precut squash instead.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 packed cup fresh sage leaves
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 lemon, zested (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, plus more as needed
1 pound short pasta, such as gemelli, casarecce or penne
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the squash and garlic on a sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well and roast until the squash is very tender, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing twice throughout. While the squash roasts, bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium. When the oil is hot, add the sage and cook, tossing often, until the leaves begin to crisp, about 1 minute. Add the walnuts and a generous sprinkle of salt and cook, tossing often, until the sage leaves are lightly browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sage and nuts to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out the skillet. Let the mixture drain for 1 minute, then add it to a small bowl with the lemon zest; toss lightly and set aside.
  • Working in batches if necessary, transfer the roasted squash and garlic to a blender or food processor, along with 1 cup stock, and blend until smooth and thick. The consistency should be somewhere between a purée and a thick soup. Add more stock as needed, if it seems too thick.
  • Transfer the puréed squash to the reserved skillet and keep warm over very low heat. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water, along with 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until al dente. Just before draining, ladle 1/2 cup pasta water into a measuring cup and set aside.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, then, off the heat, add the 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss until the cheese is incorporated. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and sprinkle the sage, walnut and lemon zest mixture on top, and serve with extra Parmesan on the side.

SQUASH, MUSHROOM & SAGE PASTA



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Get some earthy flavours going - use whichever pasta shapes you have to hand

Provided by Good Food team

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp olive oil
half a butternut squash , peeled and cubed (about 300g/10oz peeled weight)
2 garlic cloves , chopped
few sage leaves, roughly chopped
140g mushroom , sliced
175g pasta , any shape
1 tbsp grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the squash, garlic and sage for a few mins until beginning to brown. Splash in some water, then cook fiercely for about 15 mins until the squash is softening and the pan looks dry. Add the mushrooms, then fry for 5 mins more, stirring every so often, until everything begins to caramelise.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Drain, then add to the squash mix with a little of the pasta water. Toss with most of the Parmesan and serve in bowls, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND FRIED SAGE PASTA



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Provided by Kerri Conan

Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Squash     Sage     Self     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces whole-wheat penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 sage leaves
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook penne as directed on package. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sage, turning once, until crisp on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Add squash, 3/4 cup water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot and add squash mixture; stir over low heat, adding some reserved cooking water if necessary, until pasta is coated, about 1 minute. Serve, garnished with cheese and sage.

PASTA WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE



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Make and share this Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb pasta (fusilli, penne or your favorite pasta)
1 large butternut squash
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice the squash into half-inch cubes, and toss with olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Heat the oven to 350°, and roast the squash until soft.
  • Roasting time will vary from 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the age of the squash.
  • Remove from the oven and toss the squash with the chopped sage to infuse the flavor.
  • Let cool.
  • In a hot skillet, toast the breadcrumbs.
  • (If desired, sauté a little garlic in oil until brown, then add the breadcrumbs and continue toasting.) In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the pasta.
  • Cook until the pasta is al dente (meaning it has a bit of resistance when bitten into).
  • Drain the pasta, then toss with the squash, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • (If the pasta seems too dry, toss with a little chicken or vegetable stock, or a bit of the pasta water.) Garnish with fried sage leaves and Parmesan cheese shavings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 156.5, Carbohydrate 135.3, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 21.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color. Avoid any squash that has soft spots or bruises.
  • Roast the butternut squash properly: Roasting the butternut squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Be sure to toss the squash with oil and salt before roasting, and roast it until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use fresh sage: Fresh sage has a much more intense flavor than dried sage, so it is worth using it whenever possible. If you can't find fresh sage, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
  • Add the cheese gradually: Add the cheese to the pasta sauce gradually, stirring constantly, until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Don't add all of the cheese at once, or the sauce may become gritty.

Conclusion:

This pasta with butternut squash and sage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted butternut squash adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the dish, while the sage adds a savory and aromatic note. The creamy sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it comes together quickly and easily. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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