Butternut Squash Cream Sauce Pasta
Butternut Squash Cream Sauce Pasta wraps tender ziti in a velvety, lightly sweet squash sauce enriched with cream and Parmesan. Sage and thyme add warm, herbal notes, while spinach wilts into the sauce and toasted walnuts bring a gentle crunch. It’s a cozy choice for fall weeknights or a relaxed weekend dinner with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and cook, stirring, until it is tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add ziti and toss to coat evenly. Cook until the sauce thickens, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 5
Divide among 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and additional Parmesan.
- Calories 437.2 kcal High
- Protein 9.89 g Moderate
- Carbs 52.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.64 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.56 mg Moderate
- Sodium 111.82 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.49 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.43 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 105.11 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate
- Potassium 347.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 280.95 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 3.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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