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Butternut Squash Pasta

Enjoy a creamy Butternut Squash Chicken Alfredo Pasta made with roasted squash sauce, spicy ground chicken, and almond flour fettuccine, finished with Parmesan and red pepper flakes for a rich, healthy comfort meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 780kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 tsp dried sage
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb spicy Italian ground chicken sausage
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely ficed
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 16 oz fettuccine noodles

Toppings

  • Freshly shaved parmesan
  • Red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the cubed butternut squash onto a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the package directions. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining, if needed to thin the sauce later.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Once fully cooked, transfer it to a plate. In the same skillet, add the diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  • Transfer the roasted butternut squash to a blender along with the chicken stock and garlic. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the butternut squash sauce into the skillet with the onions and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir the cooked ground chicken back into the sauce, then add the half-and-half and white wine vinegar. Mix until everything is well combined and heated through.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is thicker than you'd like, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 9g | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 6mg