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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe

A super easy Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta that you'll want to put into your weekly rotation!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes about 4 cups once cubed
  • 2 shallots halved
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out the butternut squash, shallots, and garlic.
    Preparing the Butternut Squash for Roasting with Shallots and Garlic on a Baking Sheet
  • Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper, ready for roasting at 425°F (220°C).
  • Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the squash is fork-tender.
  • While the squash is roasting, cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and save ½ cup of the cooking water.
    Cooking Spaghetti in a Pot of Boiling Water to Al Dente Perfection
  • Once the squash is tender, put it in a blender with the garlic, shallots, and chicken stock. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the cream, nutmeg, and reserved pasta water to the blender and blend again until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
    Roasting Butternut Squash, Shallots, and Garlic in the Oven Until Fork-Tender
  • In a medium pot, keep the sauce warm over low heat. Mix a few spoonfuls of sauce with the pasta, adding more until it's as saucy as you like. Serve with pecorino cheese, herbs, and cracked black pepper.
    Serving Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Garnished with Pecorino Cheese and Fresh Herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg