Description
A creamy and comforting butternut squash Alfredo pasta that combines roasted squash, garlic, and Parmesan in a luscious sauce, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 300 g pasta (fettuccine or tagliatelle)
Squash and Sauce
- 500 g butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 120 ml double cream (or heavy cream)
- 60 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 240 ml vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh sage leaves fried in butter
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Cook the Squash: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the butternut squash cubes and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden at the edges. Add the minced garlic in the last 2 minutes and sauté until fragrant.
- Blend the Sauce: Transfer the cooked squash and garlic to a blender. Add the double cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and vegetable or chicken stock. Blend until the mixture is smooth and silky. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine: Pour the blended sauce back into the pan. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Divide the pasta between plates, top with extra Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fried sage leaves if using. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of stock or cream to loosen the sauce.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Roasting the butternut squash instead of pan-cooking can enhance the flavor and caramelization.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you require a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
