Pasta with Butternut Squash and Sage Weight Watchers Friendly
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this cozy yet health-conscious Pasta with Butternut Squash and Sage, a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe that’s brimming with flavor and wholesome ingredients! Featuring tender roasted butternut squash, nutty whole-wheat pasta, and a light, aromatic garlic-broth sauce, this dish is a comforting bowl of goodness with just the right balance of indulgence and nutrition. Earthy sage leaves, crisped to perfection, and a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan add a gourmet touch while staying mindful of calories. Ready in under 45 minutes and serving four, this recipe is a perfect choice for busy evenings when you crave something hearty yet healthy. It’s a fall-inspired pasta dish you’ll love returning to—and so will your guests!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups (diced) Butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 ounces Whole-wheat pasta
- 10 whole leaves Fresh sage leaves
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Place the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 3
Roast the squash in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 4
While the squash is roasting, cook the whole-wheat pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
Step 5
In a large nonstick skillet, spray with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the fresh sage leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
Step 6
Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth and reserved pasta water, stirring to combine.
Step 7
Add the cooked pasta and roasted butternut squash to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to coat with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 9
Distribute the pasta into four serving bowls, and top each with crispy sage leaves before serving.
Step 10
Enjoy this delicious and healthy pasta dish, perfect for a Weight Watchers-friendly meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1014.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 782.4 |
| Total Fat 24.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 22.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 860.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 132.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 27.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 571.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2095.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories