Penne With Butternut Sage Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Delicious Penne with Butternut Sage Sauce for your lunch or dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb peeled butternut squash , pieces
1 small onion , quartered
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , plus additional
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese , for serving
1 lb penne rigate

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
453
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Penne with Butternut Sage Sauce is a delicious and comforting pasta dish that is perfect for the fall season. The creamy butternut squash sauce is flavored with fresh sage and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and is then tossed with al dente penne rigate. This recipe is easy to make and is a great way to get a healthy dose of butternut squash on your plate. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2.Toss the butternut squash pieces and onion with melted butter and fresh sage and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
3.Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
4.Add the roasted squash and onion to a blender with 1 1/2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
5.Transfer the blended sauce to a saucepan and season with salt and black pepper.
6.Add 2 ounces of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and stir until the cheese is melted in.
7.Cook the penne rigate in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
8.Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain and add the pasta to the sauce.
9.Toss the pasta with the sauce and if needed, use the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce.
10.Serve the Penne with Butternut Sage Sauce with additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.

PROS

Penne with Butternut Sage Sauce is a classic fall recipe that is creamy, flavorful, and hearty.

It is a great dish for any occasion, from a weeknight dinner to a dinner party with friends.

The ingredients are easy to find and the recipe is simple to make.

CONS

This recipe is relatively high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut squash is full of essential vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin A and potassium.
It is also low in calories and rich in fiber, making it a great addition to any diet.

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