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Butternut Squash Pasta with Pancetta and Sage

Course: Main Course, Dinner
Keyword: Butternut Squash Pasta with Pancetta and Sage, butternut squash, pasta recipe, pancetta, sage
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 cups raw butternut squash, diced
  • 2 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 1 14 oz package organic fall zucchette pasta, or any pasta
  • tbsp sage, chopped
  • ¼ cup pasta water
  • cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • salt and pepper

Toppings

  • crispy fried sage
  • crispy pancetta
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel the butternut squash and cut into 1 inch pieces. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper, and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through but still firm.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but remove the pasta from the water while it is just slightly under. Reserve half a cup of pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, set a large pan over medium-high heat and add the pancetta. Cook until it begins to crisp, then add the chopped sage.
  • Add 1/4 of pasta water to the pan, stirring to deglaze the pan and create a light sauce. You can add a little more pasta water if needed. Add the pasta and Parmesan cheese, and gently toss.
  • Immediately serve, topping with crispy fried sage, crispy pancetta, Parmesan and black pepper.