Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta

Ingredients for Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta

• 230g whole-wheat penne

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 8 sage leaves

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 900g ), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

• 40g grated Parmesan

How to make Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta

Cook penne as directed on package. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sage, turning once, until crisp on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Add squash, 180ml water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 240ml cooking water. Return pasta to pot and add squash mixture; stir over low heat, adding some reserved cooking water if necessary, until pasta is coated, about 1 minute. Serve, garnished with cheese and sage.

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