Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta is a quick and elegant dish that transforms your weeknight meals into gourmet experiences. In just 30 minutes, enjoy tender pasta enveloped in a velvety butternut squash sauce, enriched with fresh spinach and garlic. This wholesome recipe combines sweetness and earthiness, making it perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it warm for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups fresh butternut squash, cubed
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cubed butternut squash and enough water or vegetable broth to cover half the squash. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, incorporating heavy cream gradually. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine cooked pasta and spinach with the sauce over low heat until heated through; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg