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Squash Linguine

Name: Squash Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350g Butternut Squash; 3 parts Garlic; 3 tbs Olive Oil; 350g Linguine Pasta; Small bunch Sage

Squash Linguine is a classic Italian vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Butternut Squash, Garlic, Linguine Pasta and Sage, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Italian cooking, the dish focuses on relying on ingredient purity, fresh herbs, aromatic garlic, and rich extra-virgin olive oil.

In authentic Italian tradition, Squash Linguine is best presented with crusty artisan bread and a light green salad.

If you enjoy authentic Italian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Ribollita.

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Ingredients

Butternut Squash350g
Garlic3 parts
Olive Oil3 tbs
Linguine Pasta350g
SageSmall bunch

Step-by-Step Instructions

10 steps

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Step 1

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Step 2

Put the squash and garlic on a baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil.

Step 3🥧 Bake⏱️ 35-40 mins

Roast for 35-40 mins until soft.

Step 4

Season.

Step 5

Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.

Step 6

Drain, reserving the water.

Step 7

Use a stick blender to whizz the squash with 400ml cooking water.

Step 8🍳 Fry

Heat some oil in a frying pan, fry the sage until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.

Step 9

Tip the pasta and sauce into the pan and warm through.

Step 10

Scatter with sage.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Squash Linguine reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Italian home cooking, relying on ingredient purity, fresh herbs, aromatic garlic, and rich extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To make this gluten-free, substitute with high-quality brown rice or corn-based pasta, reducing boiling time by 1–2 minutes as gluten-free pasta softens more quickly.

Chef Technique Tips

Always cook pasta until just shy of al dente in generously salted water, and reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. Tossing the pasta with the sauce and a splash of this water creates a glossy, cohesive emulsion that clings to every bite.

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