Pasta with roast butternut squash

Take dinner to the next level with our pasta with roast butternut squash

Whether you seek a comforting weeknight dinner or an impressive recipe for guests, our recipe for pappardelle pasta with roast butternut squash promises to take your meal to the next level. The richness of Lurpak® Plant Based makes for a flavourful sauce combined with aromatic sage, a subtle kick of chilli flakes, and a salty touch from pecorino cheese. Transform simple ingredients into a gourmet delight with our pasta recipe, and enjoy the perfect harmony of textures and flavours in every bite.

Experience the best combination of pasta and cheese

Pasta and cheese are a classic duo, but adding roasted butternut squash takes this combination to another level. Sweet, tender chunks of butternut squash meld with the rich sauce made from Lurpak® Plant Based, fresh sage, chilli flakes, and, most importantly, grated cheese. With its firm yet meltable texture, the savoury pecorino cheese easily grates and melts into the sauce, adding a sharp, salty contrast and ensuring that each bite is a delightful mix of creamy cheese goodness and sweet, roasted squash.

Al dente pappardelle and tender butternut squash

Roast butternut squash in pasta might not be a classic (yet), but we are sure it will quickly become a favourite in every home. The chunks of roast butternut squash add a bite to the firm, al dente pappardelle pasta without squandering the soft and creamy texture. Roasting the butternut squash enhances its natural sweetness while adding a pleasant, slightly caramelised flavour. The long, broad pappardelle ribbons offer a large surface to hold the cheesy sauce.

Experience more recipes with vegetables as one of the main ingredients. You can try, for example, a spicy aubergine and chickpea stew, a roasted cauliflower steak with a Lurpak® Plant Based sauce, an oven-baked aubergine with feta and pomegranate, or garlic mushrooms on toast.

Flavourful Lurpak® Plant Based sauce with sage and chilli

Elevate your pappardelle and butternut squash pasta with the luxurious flavour of a sage and chilli Lurpak® Plant Based sauce. The Lurpak® Plant Based melts into a silky base, creating a rich, velvety texture that clings perfectly to the wide pappardelle ribbons. Fresh sage leaves infuse the sauce with an earthy, aromatic depth, while chilli flakes add a subtle kick that balances the sweetness of the butternut squash. Crown it with toasted pine nuts and a generous grating of pecorino cheese just before serving to introduce a delicious crunch and a sharp, salty contrast.

Make it your own

Elevate your pappardelle and butternut squash meal with innovative changes. Infuse the sauce with roasted garlic by letting it gently simmer in Lurpak® Plant Based before adding the chilli and sage. For more of that garlic flavour, enhance the butternut squash by tossing it with melted Lurpak® Plant Based and fried, finely chopped garlic before roasting in the oven.

For a nice salty note, add bacon, pancetta, or Parma ham. If you want more vegetables, add fennel, spring onions, or Brussels sprouts, which taste amazing with the sweet, roasted squash.

Feel free to experiment with herbs. Fresh thyme, basil, or rosemary can provide tasty alternatives to sage. Bake the butternut squash with autumn spices such as nutmeg, cloves, or cinnamon before adding them to the sauce for a more complex flavour. Add a bit of crunch with walnuts, cashews, or almonds. These nuts not only provide a satisfying textural contrast but also introduce a rich, nutty flavour that enhances the overall dish. Toast them lightly, either in a dry pan or in browned Lurpak® Plant Based, for an extra layer of depth and aroma.