Fettuccine with Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce
Fettuccine with Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a perfect combination of creamy and savory flavors that will leave you wanting more. The key ingredient in this recipe is the butternut squash, which gives the sauce its creamy texture and rich flavor.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of fettuccine pasta
- 1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced butternut squash and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
Once the squash is cooked, transfer it to a blender or food processor and puree until it is smooth. Return the pureed squash to the skillet and add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir the sauce until it is well combined and heated through.
Once the sauce is ready, drain the cooked fettuccine pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until it is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This Fettuccine with Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce dish is a perfect combination of creamy and savory flavors that will leave you wanting more. The sauce is rich and velvety, and the pasta is perfectly cooked and coated in the delicious sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party with friends.
Type of dish: Pasta dish
Main ingredients: Fettuccine, Butternut Squash, Heavy Cream