Butternut Squash Sage Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups peeled cubed butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 fresh sage leaves
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil or steam the squash until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet. Add sage and garlic and cook until fragrant.

3. 3

   Blend cooked squash with broth, half the sage-garlic butter and parmesan until smooth.

4. 4

   Return the sauce to the skillet and warm gently.

5. 5

   Add cooked pasta and toss, using pasta water to adjust the consistency. Season to taste.