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Healthy Kale Squash Mushroom Pasta

This Healthy Kale Squash Mushroom Pasta recipe is the perfect pasta dish! A quick and simple pasta recipe packed with flavor, colours and healthy veggies like kale, squash and mushrooms - all tossed in a light cream sauce that gives this quick pasta that luxurious feel of a creamy Alfredo sauce minus the guilt! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 634 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box fettucine pasta
  • 1/2 large butternut squash , peeled
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter , unsalted
  • 1 cup washed fresh kale
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt , divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Notes

  • Adding a bit of pasta water to the skillet when tossing helps to thicken the sauce.
  • Feel free to use Hokkaido or Kabocha squash instead of butternut.
  • Cook your pasta according to the directions on the package but start checking it for doneness 2 minutes earlier for that al dente bite