Butternut Squash Pasta
This one-pan butternut squash pasta is healthy and full flavor. It comes together in just 35 minutes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 16 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups butternut squash, cut into 1" cubes
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and garlic, stirring 3 minutes.
- Add broth, cover, and bring to boil. Immediately add pasta and lower heat to simmer. Simmer covered, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep pasta separated.
- Stir in butternut squash, bring back to boil, and immediately reduce to simmer for 5 minutes or until both the pasta and squash are tender.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Stir in 1 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Divide into bowls and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This pasta is a flavorful, light, and brothy dish (not rich or heavy.) If you'd like a creamier sauce, feel free to add a splash of heavy cream.
- The dish may seem very saucy at first, but as it sits, but the pasta will soak up much of the liquid as it sits.
- Cut the butternut squash into evenly sized cubes about 1 inch thick. This ensures the pieces cook at the same rate and turn tender without falling apart.
- Use a large pot so the pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t clump together as it simmers with the broth and squash. Stir occasionally to keep it from sticking.
- Feel free to add 3 cups of freshly chopped spinach or kale leaves during last minute of cooking.
- If you’d like more protein, stir in cooked shredded chicken or browned sausage. Both pair beautifully with the mild sweetness of the squash.
- You can even top with browned bacon bits, if desired, before serving to make it taste even better.
- This recipe is part of our Pastas and Pizzas Recipes Collection.
- We love serving this Butternut Squash Pasta with warm Rosemary Garlic Bread or Pull-Apart Rolls for soaking up the flavorful broth.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.7g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 74.5mg | Sodium: 1315.9mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 5g