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Butternut Squash Pasta is a Italian main course recipe that takes about 1h from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 10 ingredients across 8 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 711 kcal with roughly 26 g of protein. Filed under weeknight dinner, comfort food and budget.
Once the squash is soft, transfer the pan contents to a blender. Add the heavy cream and blend until completely smooth and creamy. If you prefer a slightly thinner sauce, you can add a splash of the reserved pasta water here.
Pour the pureed squash sauce back into the same frying pan. No need to clean it.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the squash sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta, thickening nicely.
Season with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and ground nutmeg. If the sauce feels too thick, loosen it with a bit more pasta water; if it's too thin, let it simmer for a couple minutes to reduce.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 711kcal | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 33% |
| Carbohydrate | 103g | 40% |
| of which sugars | 7g | 8% |
| Fibre | 7g | 23% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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