Roasted Squash and Sage Pasta
Roasted Squash and Sage Pasta is a comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring al dente pasta tossed with sweet, caramelized roasted squash (often butternut or pumpkin) and crispy sage leaves, typically finished with a touch of butter or olive oil and Parmesan cheese. It's a popular autumn and winter recipe that celebrates seasonal produce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and squash, with moderate fat from the cooking oil or butter and cheese. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamin A (from the squash), and some protein, with a typical serving containing around 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg DFE |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern take on rustic Italian cooking, where sage is a classic herb paired with pumpkin in dishes like 'tortelli di zucca'. Nutritionally, the squash adds natural sweetness and a wealth of antioxidants, reducing the need for heavy cream-based sauces.
