"Kabocha squash is made for purées...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
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1 2-pound kabocha or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 3 cups)
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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12 ounces fettucine or linguine
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1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino, plus shaved for serving