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author: Erin Merhar
cook time: 0S
course: autumn, dinner party, weeknight meals, comfort food, dinner, main dish
cuisine: American, Italian
prep time: 5 minutes
servings: 4 - 6 serving(s)
source: "https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a40710569/creamy-butternut-squash-pasta-recipe"
tags: "content-type: Recipe, locale: US, displayType: recipe, shortTitle: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Is Perfect for Fall, contentId: 1431cb98-378b-4d02-b979-53ea018c1d4a, American, Italian, autumn, comfort food, dinner, dinner party, main dish, weeknight meals, OCCASION: autumn, OCCASION: dinner party, OCCASION: weeknight meals, CATEGORY: comfort food, CATEGORY: dinner, CATEGORY: main dish, TOTALTIME: 00:35:00, FILTERTIME: <1HR"
time required: 35 minutes
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Place the @butter{1/4%cup} in a #medium pot (with a lid){} over medium heat. Let melt, then add the @olive oil{2%tbsp} and @walnuts{1%cup}. Cook until the walnuts are lightly toasted and the butter is golden brown, 2 to ~{3%minutes}.

Use a #slotted spoon{} to transfer the walnuts to a #paper towel lined plate{}. Add the @garlic{3%cloves} and @sage{1%tbsp} to the pot and cook briefly until golden and aromatic, about ~{1%minute}.

Add the @butternut squash{6%cups}, @chicken broth{2%cups}, @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1/2%tsp}. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 to ~{20%minutes}, or until the squash is fork tender.

Transfer the squash mixture to a #blender{}. Cover, then remove the top insert from the lid and cover with a kitchen towel (to let steam escape). Puree until very smooth, about ~{1%minute}.

Meanwhile, bring a #large pot{} of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add the @penne pasta{1%lb} and reduce to medium heat (just simmering). Cook ~{1%minute} less than the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the @pasta water{1/2%cup} then drain the pasta in a #colander{}.

Return the large pot to medium heat. Add the butternut squash sauce, @heavy cream{1/4%cup}, cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of the pasta water and @parmesan cheese{1/2%cup}. Stir gently with a #rubber spatula{}, until the sauce has thickened slightly and is coating the pasta, about ~{2%minutes}. (Add more pasta water to reach desired consistency). Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately topped with more chopped sage, parmesan cheese, and the reserved walnuts.