Description

The Best Easy Butternut Squash Pasta

This butternut squash pasta is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for any time of the year. It brings together the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the savory richness of garlic and Grana Padano cheese. This recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor, using simple ingredients you likely have on hand. Ideal for a cozy dinner or an impressive yet effortless meal for guests.

1 kg (2 lb) butternut squash, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
100 g (1 cup) Grana Padano, grated
500 g (1 lb) penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:
1. Cook penne pasta as per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add diced butternut squash and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable stock, bring to boil, then simmer until squash is tender, 15-20 minutes.
4. Blend squash until smooth, adding stock as needed for desired consistency.
5. Stir in grated Grana Padano and toss with cooked pasta. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Kcal: 395 per serving