Butternut Squash, Brown Butter & Sage Pasta
Okay, I know I usually post more plant-forward recipes but I was CRAVING this pasta as soon as the weather turned chilly (or as chilly as Tennessee can be in September) and I couldn’t not make it. I posted this on my instagram and I think it’s important to note here too. YES, you can eat this pasta - cheese, butter & all - and still consider yourself a healthy eater. It was a crazy concept for me too, but I swear when you let go of restrictions and stop judging everything you eat you just feel FREE. And my gosh, please try this recipe because it’s perfect. Served best with a side of Gilmore Girls.
Butternut Squash, Brown Butter & Sage Pasta
SERVES 3-4
1 Butternut Squash
1 bulb of garlic
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup of ricotta
½ cup parmesan cheese
¼ tsp dried sage
2 tbsp butter
Handful of fresh sage
1 package of pasta (cavatelli, or similar)
Pasta water, reserved
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice your butternut squash long ways and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chop the top off a bulb of garlic and also add to the baking sheet. Coat in olive oil and place the butternut squash flesh side down. roast for 20 - 30 minutes, until brown and softened.
3. While the squash is roasting, brown your butter and sage. Add 2 tbsp of butter to a pan over medium heat and add the sage. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes, or until Sage is fried and butter has browned. Set aside.
4. After your butternut squash is roasted, let it cool slightly and add to a vitamix with ⅓ cup of ricotta, 3-5 cloves of the roasted garlic, ¼ tsp of dried sage, ½ tsp of salt and a splash of water / almond milk / regular milk to help blend (it really makes no difference what you use here IMO). Blend until smooth.
5. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add your pasta (I love cavatelli for this recipe, but any noodle that can hold sauce will do). Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Save some pasta water!!
6. Add your butternut squash mixture, ⅓ cup of pasta water and ½ a cup of fresh grated parmesan to a large pan. Mix well until a nice, creamy consistency forms.
7. Add in your pasta and season for taste.
8. Plate your pasta, then pour the browned butter & sage over the pasta as a final sauce (I really went for it here)
9. DEVOUR.
Hi there, I’m Katie! I am a cat mom, music publisher, and certified health coach. I believe that food is medicine but that our health also goes well beyond what is on our plate. True health is deeply rooted in our mental, physical, relational and spiritual well-being. It is my passion to come alongside you and help guide you to a more healthy, balanced, and nourished life.
