Description

This Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta is a comforting winter dish featuring a rich, smooth sauce made from roasted butternut squash blended with cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Served over perfectly cooked fettuccine, it’s a fresh and flavorsome alternative to jarred sauces, perfect for cold days when you crave something warm and satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

12 oz fettuccine

Sauce

2 cups butternut squash, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

Roast Butternut Squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, spreading it evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized.
Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, and set aside.
Prepare Sauce: In a blender, combine the roasted butternut squash, heavy cream, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Toss Pasta with Sauce: Pour the butternut squash sauce over the cooked fettuccine. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Serve: Serve the pasta warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or freshly cracked black pepper for additional flavor.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.
You can add fresh herbs such as sage or thyme for added aroma.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and help the sauce adhere better to the pasta.
Roasting the squash enhances its natural sweetness and flavor depth.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best taste and texture.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting, Boiling, Blending
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: butternut squash pasta, creamy squash sauce, winter pasta recipe, roasted squash sauce, vegetarian pasta dish