Squash linguine

Creamy roasted butternut squash linguine with crisp sage — a comforting, light Italian-inspired pasta perfect for weeknights.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Squash linguine

Ingredients

main

  • 350 g butternut squash
  • 3 pcs garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 350 g linguine pasta
  • 1 small bunch sage

Directions

  • Heat oven to 200C (180C fan/gas 6).
  • Put the squash and garlic on a baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Roast for 35–40 minutes until soft, then season.
  • Cook the pasta according to pack instructions; drain, reserving the cooking water.
  • Use a stick blender to whizz the roasted squash with 400 ml of the reserved cooking water to make a sauce.
  • Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the sage until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Tip the pasta and squash sauce into the pan and warm through.
  • Scatter with the crisp sage and serve.