Brown Butter Acorn Squash Pasta with Toasted Hazelnuts Bliss
A delightful and rich pasta dish featuring nutty brown butter and roasted acorn squash, topped with toasted hazelnuts for an extra crunch.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta Dishes
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups acorn squash, cubed
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss acorn squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a pot, boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Add the roasted squash and pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Serve topped with toasted hazelnuts and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic to the brown butter.
- Substitute pasta with gluten-free options if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brown Butter Acorn Squash Pasta, Toasted Hazelnuts, Pasta Recipe