Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

This butternut squash pasta dish with spinach and Parmesan is a great vegetarian option.

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings:8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and sauté until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.

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