Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

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This butternut squash pasta is rich, creamy, and delicious! The sauce has chunks of tender squash and is flavored with garlic, sage, and Parmesan cheese for a great vegetarian option during fall.

Submitted by Melissa Ulmer
Updated on August 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti or other pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

  • 2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and sauté until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
21g Fat
26g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 343mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.