Sage is one of my favorite herbs to work with. I love how it crumbles and no matter how dry it is, the aroma still permeates the air. This butternut squash sage pasta aroma is heavenly. You may want to make it just to smell it! But truthfully the taste is pretty stupendous too!
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This is one of those dishes that need a little bit more celebration than usual because it is using TWO different types of pasta! Can I hear an AMEN!? Well, actually this is butternut squash sage pasta, so the first pasta is just spiralized butternut squash, but in my book, it counts because it's so fabulous tasting.
The second type of pasta is what we need to talk about though. If you are on Keto or the Trim Healthy Mama diet you may have heard of Dreamfield pasta a time or two. Because of the fiber coating it uses, the body does not digest all the carbs. There is only 5 net carbs per serving.
However, Dreamfields doesn't work for everyone. I can eat it once a week with no negative effect on my blood sugar, but there are others that cannot do this. You will need to experiment and decide for yourself if you can do Dreamfield pasta on your journey.
I just love how the butternut squash shines through in this recipe. I use a spiralizer from Kitchen Aid to get the perfectly shaped veggie noodles, but I know many others like a spiralizer that doesn't go on a Kitchen Aid, this one is a popular option.
- Fiber
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Zinc
In as little as 3 tablespoons you can reap the amazing benefits of this squash. It is excellent for eye health as well!
Butternut squash is excellent to keep around because it does not spoil very fast. I will grow these in my garden and keep them around in a dark dry place all winter and use them as needed!
Ingredients
- Butternut squash
- Dreamfield noodles
- Amino acids
- Nutritional yeast
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Crushed sage
Pairings
The only thing lacking from this Butternut Squash Sage pasta is a good dose of protein. Protein is essential in Trim Healthy Mama, so you will need to plan to add some more protein to this dish if you want to eat it as a meal. Because of the carbohydrate content, a lean protein will work best. A nice chicken breast or a lean fish fillet would work perfectly and pair very well with the flavors of this dish.
Other sides that would work well with this dish would be some mashed cauliflower, baked asparagus, or some pan friend radishes!
Instructions
Peel butternut squash with a vegetable peeler and then spiralize it into noodles. Alternatively, you can cut them into squares. Set butternut squash noodles aside.
Prepare the Dreamfields noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles are cooked use 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and let it melt and mix it in with the noodles to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil. Add butternut squash. Cook covered on medium heat until squash is tender, but not mushy. Usually, about 15 minutes but cooking times will vary depending on your stove. Add the Dreamfields noodles.
Crush sage and add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Cook until warm.
I love sage and when I saw that sage pasta was a 'thing' on Google, I could not wait to try it! My garden sage did not disappoint. The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of crushed sage. I would start there if you are concerned about over-flavoring, but if you love sage as much as I do, you might consider increasing the amount! Two tablespoons seemed to taste really good to me.
Top Tip - If you crush dried sage from your garden, make sure to remove the stems if you have not already done so.
Equipment
- Spiralizer - The Kitchen Aid attachment is my favorite!
- You can't go wrong if you invest in this spiralizer. It's so versatile and it's the last spiralizer that you will ever need.
- Pots and pans
- Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Collender
- Mortar and Pestle Set (to crush sage)
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FAQ
Do you peel Butternut Squash before cooking?
For this recipe, I did peel my butternut squash before cooking, but that was because I wanted to spiralize it. If you just want baked butternut squash, you can slice the squash in half, take out the seeds, and bake with the skin still on. For this recipe, I recommend spiralizing or cubing your squash. Both methods would require peeling before cooking.
Is butternut squash considered a fruit or vegetable?
Crazy as it seems, butternut squash is actually considered a fruit. It is a part of the squash family and is available year-round with its peak in the autumn.
Butternut Squash and Sage Pasta
Sage is one of my favorite herbs to work with. I love how it crumbles and no matter how dry it is, the aroma still permeates the air. This butternut squash and sage pasta aroma is heavenly. You may want to make it just to smell it! But truthfully the taste is pretty stupendous too!
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 package of dreamfield noodles
- 2 tablespoon amino acids
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed sage
Instructions
- Peel butternut squash with a vegetable peeler and then spiralize into noodles.
- Alternatively, you can cut them into squares.
- Set butternut squash noodles aside.
- Prepare the Dreamfields noodles according to package directions.
- Once noodles are cooked use 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and let it melt and mix it in with the noodles to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil.
- Add butternut squash.
- Cook covered on medium heat until squash is tender, but not mushy. Usually, about 15 minutes but cooking times will vary depending on your stove.
- Add the Dreamfields noodles.
- Crush sage and add the remaining ingredients to the skillet.
- Cook until warm.
Notes
Optional - add parmesan cheese on top for an added burst of flavor.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 97Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
Online calculators are estimates only. Use your best judgement when consuming.
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