Ingredients
1 lb dried rigatoni or fusilli pasta
3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup high-quality unsalted butter
20-25 fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 2: While the squash is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until just al dente. Reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 3: In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter stops foaming and turns a light brown color with a nutty aroma.
Step 4: Add the fresh sage leaves to the brown butter. Fry for about 30-60 seconds until they are crisp but not burnt. Remove from heat immediately if the butter darkens too quickly.
Step 5: Add the roasted squash and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Pour in the reserved pasta water and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Toss everything together over low heat until a creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta. Serve immediately with the remaining Parmesan cheese and extra black pepper.
Notes
Ensure you don't overcook the pasta, as it will soften further when tossed in the butter sauce.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg