Creamy Butternut Squash & Walnut Pasta

Name: Creamy Butternut Squash & Walnut Pasta
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 16 oz ziti pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups cubed butternut squash; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp rubbed dried sage; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tbsp chopped walnuts

Treat yourself to this cozy, vegetarian pasta dish featuring tender butternut squash, sage, thyme, and a creamy homemade sauce. Topped with crunchy walnuts and plenty of Parmesan for added flavor and texture.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

35 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories316kcal

carbohydrates26g

fat21g

protein7g

Dinner Italian

Ingredients

16 oz ziti pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups cubed butternut squash

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 tsp rubbed dried sage

1 tsp dried thyme

1.5 cups heavy cream

1 cup fresh spinach leaves

0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the squash until tender, around 10-15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the cream and spinach, bringing to a simmer. Combine 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Once simmering, add the ziti, tossing until evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1-3 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and divide among 8 bowls. Top each with walnuts and extra Parmesan to taste.