"Spiced and creamy (yet cream-less) butternut squash sauce tossed with whole grain linguine. Top with fried sage for a healthy, comforting main dish. Serve with salad or roasted vegetables to further lighten up the meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
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2 pound butternut or kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped
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⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (up to 1/4 teaspoon for spicier pasta sauce)
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Sea salt and/or kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups vegetable broth
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12 ounces whole grain linguine or fettucine
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Optional additional garnishes: shaved Parmesan or Pecorino and/or smoked salt