Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Spicy Butternut Squash Pasta—a vibrant dish that combines creamy roasted butternut squash with a hint of spice. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple and visually stunning. With a beautiful blend of flavors, every bite promises warmth and satisfaction. Garnished with fresh parsley and crunchy toasted pine nuts, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash (about 1 medium squash)
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the butternut squash, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and roast until tender (about 25-30 minutes).
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in chili flakes.
- Blend roasted squash with the garlic mixture and reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Pour the sauce back into the skillet over low heat and mix in the cooked pasta until well-coated.
- Toss in Parmesan cheese, adjusting seasoning as needed. Serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or swapping butternut squash for pumpkin. - Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of chili flakes. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently over low heat.