Pasta provides an easy meal any night of the week. Butternut squash pasta is a great decadent pasta that is simple to make and delicious for the whole family.
The combination of the butternut squash and cream cheese makes a sauce similar to a fettuccini but more nutritious.
Butternut Squash Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb. butternut squash
- 14 oz. pasta (We love farfalle Or penne, but any type will work.)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise.
- Place squash on a baking dish, cut side up.
- Pour ¼ inch of water in the baking dish.
- Brush butternut squash flesh with a small amount of olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 90 minutes.
- When flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork, remove the butternut squash and let it cool.
- When cool, remove the seeds with a spoon and discard.
- Scoop out the flesh and place in a blender. Discard the skin.
- Blend until smooth.
- Boil pasta according to the directions.
- In a large pot, saute onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Place butternut squash in the large pot and mix to warm.
- Add cream cheese and seasonings. Heat on medium heat until cream cheese has melted. (You may add water or milk to thin the sauce if desired.)
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
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