Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm, about 10-11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and sauté until fork-tender, approximately 10-15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, around 1 minute.
3. Stir in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add ziti and toss gently until evenly coated with the sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Divide the pasta among 8 bowls. Garnish with walnuts and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 316 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 87 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 53 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g