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Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta

A comforting pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and garlic blended into a creamy, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Vegetarian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Roast butternut squash and garlic at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
  2. Cook pasta until al dente.
  3. Sauté onion until soft.
  4. Blend roasted squash, garlic, onion, broth, and cream.
  5. Heat sauce in skillet.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  7. Add pasta and toss to coat.
  8. Adjust seasoning and garnish with herbs.