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Spaghetti with Butternut Leek Parmesan Sauce

Something magical happens to pasta when you combine spaghetti with a creamy butternut sauce made with leeks, sage, garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano. You'll swear this is full of cream and butter, but it's not!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb butternut squash (peeled and diced)
  • 1 tbsp light butter
  • 8 oz spaghetti of your choice (use brown rice pasta for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup large leek (white part only)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh shaved parmesan cheese
  • 4 sage leaves (sliced thin)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add butternut squash and cook until soft.
  3. Remove squash with a slotted spoon and place in a blender, blend until smooth.
  4. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large deep non-stick skillet, melt the butter, sauté the leeks and garlic over medium-low heat until soft and golden, about 5 - 6 minutes.
  6. Add pureed butternut squash, season with with salt and fresh cracked pepper and add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin out to your liking.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese and sage and mix in pasta until well coated.
  8. Serve with additional parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4th of recipe Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 9.5g (19%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4th of recipe
Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 9.5g 19%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.