Brown Butter Butternut Squash Fettuccine Alfredo
Pasta dishes like this butternut squash fettuccine alfredo are so satisfying and comforting for autumn!
A classic alfredo sauce is made with browned butter, then blended with roasted butternut squash. Then, it’s all tossed with al dente fettuccine for a complete dinner dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients List:
- 2 lb butternut squash, cubed
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp Nellie’s Free Range Butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup Smith Brothers Farms Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Bel Gioioso Parmigiano Reggiano, grated, plus more to serve
- 1 lb Al Dente Pasta Company Fettuccine Noodles
- Chopped fresh parsley, to serve
- Optional add-ins: cooked chicken breast, crispy bacon, boiled peas, steamed broccoli, etc.
Preparation
- Preheat & Prep Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the cubed butternut squash with the avocado oil and a dash of salt and pepper. Arrange the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until fork-tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Brown the Butter Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, until it begins to brown and develops a nutty aroma.
- Make the Sauce Stir in the garlic and simmer gently for 1–2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic. Add the heavy cream and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and reduces. Incorporate the parmesan cheese and continue simmering for an additional 5–7 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions.
- Blend the Sauce Transfer the sauce and the roasted butternut squash to a heat-proof blender. Blend until completely smooth, approximately 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Toss the blended sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated and serve immediately.
- Garnish and Enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese.