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    Published: Sep 17, 2020 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 10 Comments

    Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

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    This butternut squash pasta bake is the cosiest dinner for the fall and winter months, and will be a hit with kids and adults alike. It combines the pasta with fresh mozzarella cheese and squash, but is made without tomatoes for those who aren't able to tolerate.

    butternut squash pasta bake in a white dish with a spoon it.

    Pasta always feels like a good idea in my home and is such a go-to dinner. You may also like to see my brown butter zucchini pasta and coriander pesto pasta if you are a lover of comfort food too!

    This butternut squash pasta bake is a cosy recipe, and can be either served as a main dish or a side in smaller portions. Easy to make, packed with healthy vegetables and kid-friendly too!

    This post was updated with new photos and recipe tips on 25 January 2022.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🍠 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to serve
    • 🥣 More tasty pasta dishes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Fall flavours - it always feels as though squash is extra flavourful in the fall and winter months, and this pasta bake makes the most of them!
    • No tomatoes - it can feel tricky to find pasta recipes without tomatoes at times, but this sauce focuses on squash, coconut milk and lots of herbs and spice for flavour.
    • Easy to make - a very simple family dinner that doesn't require any complicated steps.

    🍠 Ingredients

    pasta, butternut squash, onion, garlic, vegetable stock, bell pepper, sage, sweet paprika, salt, olive oil and coconut milk.

    Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients and their quantities!

    While this may seem like a longer list, most are pantry staples or what I call 'shopping list staples'. The main ingredients you will need are:

    • Pasta - I tend to use either macaroni (which makes it feel a '*little* like mac and cheese) or fusilli for this dish.
    • Butternut squash - the main ingredient of the sauce. I mostly use fresh, but have tried it with frozen squash and it works well.
    • Sage and sweet paprika - the main flavours of the bake. I suggest not skimping on the quantities unless you like very subtle flavours as the squash doesn't have a strong taste by itself. I use sweet paprika in the recipe, but if you aren't low histamine then regular paprika is good, but will have a stronger taste (so perhaps adjust quantities).
    • Mozzarella - this is optional as the recipe can be made without and so a vegan pasta bake. If using, you want the fresh mozzarella that comes in a packet with liquid rather than hard mozzarella.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    The full steps are in the recipe card below, but some photos to help guide you in making this butternut squash pasta bake:

    onion and garlic in a pan.
    butternut squash, onion and garlic and coconut milk in a pan.
    butternut squash sauce in a Nutri-Bullet.

    Step 1

    Make the pasta according to packet instructions, but take off the heat a minute or two before the given time so it is al dente.

    Step 2

    In a large saucepan gently cook the onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic, sweet paprika and sage. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Add in your butternut squash, bell pepper and the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a light simmer. Pour in your coconut milk, stir well and cook for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Transfer the butternut squash mixture to a blender (I use a Nutri-bullet) and blend for a few seconds to a thick sauce. Add a touch more water or stock if it is too thick and a pinch of salt.

    butternut squash sauce and pasta in a white dish.
    butternut squash pasta bake in a white dish before being cooked.

    Step 4

    Pour about a third of the squash puree into an ovenproof dish, then drain your pasta and add to the dish. Pour in the remaining squash puree, stir to combine the sauce in with the pasta, and dot pieces of mozzarella on the top. Season with black pepper, if using.

    Step 5

    Bake the pasta for 15 minutes, covered. Then remove the covering and bake for a further 10-12 minutes so the cheese is bubbling and the pasta has gone slightly crispy (but not burnt!).

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • I suggest using a smaller pasta such as macaroni or fusilli for this dish.
    • Adjust the amounts of garlic, herbs and spices to taste. If you like a more subtle taste then reduce the sage a touch.
    • Be sure to stir well once you have combined the sauce and pasta in your dish so the pasta is evenly distributed.
    • Mozzarella is optional. If you leave out then you you have a vegan butternut squash pasta bake for those with that dietary requirement.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Which types of pasta work best for this butternut squash pasta bake?

    A smaller pasta such as fusilli, macaroni or penne work well for a pasta bake.

    Do I have to use the cheese?

    No, simply leave out if you prefer!

    Can I add more spice?

    Yes, add as much as you like for a spicy pasta bake!

    🍽 How to serve

    I always pair this pasta bake with a fresh green salad, but my sister always insists on coleslaw too. Maybe that's a little odd? But if it works for you, then my tropical coleslaw is one to try!

    My tahini kale salad, pear celery fennel salad and honey rosemary roasted vegetables would all be delicious with this pasta bake.

    butternut squash pasta bake in a white dish with a spoon in it.

    🥣 More tasty pasta dishes

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    Brown butter and sage butternut squash pasta

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    📖 Recipe

    butternut squash pasta bake in a white dish with a spoon it.

    Butternut Squash Pasta Bake

    Claire
    This butternut squash pasta bake is a real comfort food dinner that will go down well with kids and adults alike. Vegetarian and low histamine. It can also be gluten-free using suitable pasta. Serves 2 very generously.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 407 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ white onion diced
    • 1 garlic clove optional, or more to taste
    • 2 cups butternut squash diced to large chunks
    • ½ cups yellow bell pepper sliced
    • 1 cup vegetable stock
    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • 1 ¼ cups pasta
    • ½ mozzarella ball torn into small pieces
    • 2 teaspoon dried sage
    • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180C / 360F.
    • In a large saucepan gently cook the onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic, sweet paprika and sage. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Add in your butternut squash, bell pepper and the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a light simmer. Pour in your coconut milk, stir well and cook for 15 minutes.
    • Cook your pasta according to packet instructions, but remove from the heat a couple of minutes before full cooking time so it is still al dente.
    • Transfer the butternut squash mixture to a blender, add a pinch of salt and blend for a few seconds to a thick sauce. Add a touch more water or stock if it is too thick.
    • Pour about a third of the squash puree into an ovenproof dish, then drain your pasta and add to the dish. Pour in the remaining squash puree, and dot pieces of mozzarella on the top. Season with black pepper, if using.
    • Bake the pasta for 15 minutes, covered. Then remove the covering and bake for a further 10-12 minutes so the cheese is bubbling and the pasta has gone slightly crispy (but not burnt!).
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Adjust the amount of sage to taste preference. If you prefer a less 'herby' flavour then reduce the sage.
    • I suggest using a smaller pasta such as macaroni or fusilli.
    • Use gluten free pasta if required.
    • Stir the pasta and sauce well when in the ovenproof dish so the pasta is evenly distributed.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.

     

    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients in this butternut squash pasta bake score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • black pepper, which is optional
    • garlic, which scores 1. Also optional.
    • pasta, for the wheat, which scores 1.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 839mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15461IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Mel says

      October 08, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      This was delicious! Perfect creamy Autumnal comfort food. Used a cheddar style plant based cheese on top. Didn’t have any sage but used dried mixed herbs and it was still great. Will definitely be making it again. Thank you

      Reply
      • Claire says

        October 08, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        So glad you liked it Mel! I haven't tried it with plant based cheese, sounds so good!

        Reply
    2. Caroline says

      June 18, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I'm gonna try this tonight! I was wondering if you think it's okay to save in the fridge and eat for a few days? It seems leftovers are a big "no no" on the low histamine diet, but I'm just one person and can't eat all of this on my own...

      By the way, thank you so much for sharing these recipes. I'm giving the low histamine diet a try because I've exhausted all other options for my GI issues. I was so helpless with what to make, but your blog is saving the day! Last night I had your apple chicken tray bake (delicious!!) and this morning I made your apple baked porridge for the second time!

      Reply
      • throughthefibrofog says

        June 18, 2021 at 2:05 pm

        Really hope you like it Caroline!
        In terms of storage, as you say, it is considered problematic on a low histamine diet due to histamine formation. Some of the recipes such as soup you can portion out and freeze, or you could reduce the portion size? It will depend upon whether you are sensitive to it, and it may be worth speaking to a dietician for professional advice.

        And so glad you like the recipes!

        Reply
        • Caroline says

          June 18, 2021 at 2:21 pm

          Ah okay, thank you! I'm sorry I just noticed it only serves two, so I should be able to half this easily. But boy, I'll have to try some of your soups because cooking three times a day is becoming a full time job (: (but I'm a week in and feeling better, so NO complaints here!)

          Quick question, when you say coconut milk you mean the kind in a can right? and not in a carton with all the other plant milks? I've never cooked with it before so I'm sorry if it's a silly question. Thank you so much!

          Reply
          • throughthefibrofog says

            June 19, 2021 at 8:00 am

            So good that you are feeling better Caroline!

            And yes, unless it says otherwise, it's coconut milk from a can 🙂

            Reply
    3. Amanda says

      March 31, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe! It's so delicious.

      Reply
      • throughthefibrofog says

        April 02, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        So glad you like it!

        Reply
    4. Sheryl Chan says

      September 29, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      I wish butternut Squash was easier to buy here. I'd love to taste this!

      Reply
    5. Alison says

      September 22, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Claire,
      This sounds so delicious! I love butternut squash too.
      I love your recipies and how delicious they always look!

      Reply

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