Fettuccine with Butternut Squash and Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe
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Okay, not only is it pumpkin season, it is also prime time for butternut squash. And since I just showed you how to cook butternut squash the easy way the other day, I thought I’d show you one of my favorite butternut squash recipes.
You ready?
Fettuccine with Butternut Squash and Mushroom Cream Sauce.
Are you drooling yet?
I’m sorry. I just wanted to make sure I got your attention.
Here’s my recipe for Fettuccine with Butternut Squash and Mushroom Cream Sauce. I think that’s the longest recipe title in all the land. Sorry.
Fettuccine with Butternut Squash and Mushroom Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 large butternut squash
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16-ounce) package fettucine, cooked
- fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, garlic and mushrooms until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the butternut squash, chicken broth and cream. Bring the butternut squash and mushroom mixture to a low simmer, gently stirring occasionally. Add Parmesan cheese into skillet and continue to cook until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Add cooked fettuccine, tossing to coat well.
- Top with fresh sage and serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
My all-time favorite pasta dish. I make this every fall. It’s so rich and decadent.
I’m considering substituting heavy cream with canned coconut milk because I love coconut so. What do you think?