Butternut Squash and Arugula Pasta
One of my favorite things about fall are all the different varieties of squash. Growing up, my family ran a small produce market and I absolutely loved when we got in the first pumpkins of the season. All those gourds, inspired this butternut squash and arugula pasta!
My sister, Deana and I would help arrange the vibrant, orange squash on hay stacks. We would carefully place heirloom Indian corn in between the pumpkins and then stand back and admire our work.
I created this butternut squash and arugula pasta recipe last year. It makes a filling and satisfying dinner.
How To Cut Your Squash
The most time consuming aspect is peeling, cubing and roasting the butternut squash which takes about 15 minutes. I learned a tip while watching The Chew. If you first prick the squash with a fork and place in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, it will help loosen the skin and the squash will roasted just a little bit faster.
- Squash
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cubed about 5 cups
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped
- Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 6 cups fresh baby arugula
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or almond slivers), toasted
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and fresh sage
- Spread onto a sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once, until squash is tender and golden. Set aside
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and add in garlic and onions. Mix in the arugula until wilted and stir in the cooked spaghetti noodles. Add 1/4 cup reserved pasta water.
- Add the butternut squash, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese
- Toss until all noodles are evenly coated
- Sprinkle on more Parmesan, if desired
- Place in serving dish and enjoy!
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Xoxo,
Amanda
