PASTA WITH DELICATA SQUASH AND SAGE-BROWN BUTTER
Brown butter and sage create a rich, complex sauce in just a few short steps for this simple pasta.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Pasta Squash Butter Sage Kid-Friendly Dinner Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until butter turns caramel-brown and smells nutty, 2-3 minutes. Add sage leaves and fry until crispy, 10-15 seconds. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sage to paper towels to drain. Pour all but 2 Tbsp. brown butter into a small bowl.
- Cook panko and 4 sage leaves in same skillet, stirring to break up sage, until mixture is toasty, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook squash and 3 Tbsp. brown butter in same skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until squash begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and 3/4 cup water; cover pan and cook until squash begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and squash is tender and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Add remaining 3 Tbsp. brown butter to skillet and stir until squash is evenly coated. Add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid and simmer until a thin sauce forms, about 1 minute; season with 1 tsp. pepper. Add pasta, tossing to coat and adding pasta cooking water as needed to coat pasta. Remove from heat, top with half of the reserved sage, and stir to combine.
- Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl or individual pasta bowls. Top with panko mixture, remaining sage, and a generous shaving of Parmesan.
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Antonio Langa
l-a@hotmail.comThis pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover squash.
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mphotogenic@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the squash is cooked perfectly.
Fardaan Ali
fardaanali@yahoo.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Dennis Flores
dennis_f@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Moula Bux
moula_b35@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of sage, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still delicious!
Jah Mirror
j_mirror@hotmail.comThis pasta dish is a great way to celebrate the harvest season.
Mark Gachiri
mg86@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new pasta recipes. This one is definitely a keeper.
Ambudri Reginal
ambudri.reginal33@yahoo.comThis is a great fall dish. The squash is in season and the sage is at its best.
Zdenda Vesel√Ω
v@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Hoos316
hoos3169@yahoo.comThis pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and the crispy sage.
Techno Loop
loop.t37@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The squash was tender and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
brittany shipman
sb@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook squash, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.
MD Manik Hossin
m92@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make, yet it's so impressive. I served it to my friends for dinner and they all raved about it.
Momoai _1
_-m@gmail.comI added some crumbled goat cheese to the top of the pasta before serving. It added a nice tangy flavor that really complemented the sweetness of the squash.
Ahtsham Khan
k-a48@gmail.comThis pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some roasted delicata squash from a previous meal, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Steven Coleman
s@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this dish! The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Miguelorge Andre
andre-m@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The squash is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy.
Naben Sharma
naben100@yahoo.comI didn't have delicata squash, so I used butternut squash instead. It turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Mubeen ansari Mubeen ansari
m.ansari@gmail.comThis pasta dish is a delightful explosion of flavors. The sweet and nutty delicata squash pairs perfectly with the crispy sage and browned butter, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors.