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Butternut Leek Spaghetti

A delicious creamy pasta dish with roasted butternut squash and sautéed leeks, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp light butter
  • 8 oz spaghetti use brown rice pasta for gluten-free
  • 1 cup large leek white part only
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 4 slices sage leaves sliced thin
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add butternut squash and cook until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and blend until smooth.
  3. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Meanwhile, sauté leeks and garlic in butter over medium-low heat until soft and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add pureed butternut squash, season with salt and pepper, and add reserved pasta water to thin as needed.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese and sage, then mix in cooked pasta until well coated.
  7. Serve with additional parmesan cheese on the side.

Notes

Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, comforting pasta dish.