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Autumn Butternut Squash Orecchiette

Experience the comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Autumn Butternut Squash Orecchiette. Bursting with delicious roasted butternut squash, warm spices, crispy sage, and a rich brown butter sauce, this easy pasta dish will quickly become a household favorite.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
434
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
Autumn Butternut Squash Orecchiette
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Fresh Sage
1/4 cup fresh sage
minced
Butternut Squash
4 cups butternut squash
pre-cut
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Parmesan Cheese
parmesan cheese
freshly grated
Orecchiette Pasta
8 oz orecchiette pasta
Salt
salt
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Pepper
pepper
Directions
11 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 400F and position a rack in the middle.
2
On a large baking sheet, spread out the 4 cups of pre-cut butternut squash.
3
Sprinkle the squash with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss until the squash is evenly coated.
5
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is cooked and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook the 8 ounces of orecchiette pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
7
When the squash is almost done, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add the minced sage and fry for 2 minutes, or until crispy.
9
Remove the skillet from the heat. The butter should be lightly browned, adding a nutty flavor to the dish.
10
Add the roasted squash to the skillet, along with 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and the drained orecchiette.
11
Toss to combine, then serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Health Info
Macros
61g
CARBS
18g
FAT
10g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much salt should I add to the pasta water?
How do I know when the Orecchiette pasta is 'al dente'?
What kind of sauces go well with Orecchiette pasta?
Can I use Orecchiette pasta in a pasta salad?
How do I keep my Orecchiette from sticking together?
Why should I reserve pasta water?
Can I use Orecchiette pasta for a baked pasta dish?
What else can I add to my Orecchiette dish to enhance its flavors?
Why is my homemade Orecchiette pasta dish not as flavorful as the one in Italian restaurants?
What meat pairs well with Orecchiette?