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Autumn Squash Pasta Sauce

Fall in love with this comfort food. 
As autumn arrives, the earthy, warm flavors of squash become the highlight, especially in a velvety autumn squash pasta sauce. Whether drizzled over fettuccine, twirled with penne, or gently embraced by gnocchi, this autumn squash pasta sauce adds a touch of comfort and warmth to each bite. Enjoy it with 14 Hands Red Wine Blend for a complete, cozy dining experience.

Pair with 14 Hands Red Wine Blend

Serves 4

Total Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Walla Walla sweet onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 7 sage leaves, sliced into strips
  • 3 cups squash, peeled and cut into cubes
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt and Pepper – to taste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Heavy Cream (optional)
  • Reserved Pasta Water (optional)
  1. Heat oil in skillet; add onion and garlic and cook until lightly brown about 4 minutes.
  2. Add sage, squash, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock and continue cooking until squash has softened.
  4. Pour into a blender and blend until smooth; adjust the seasonings to taste.
  5. Serve over fettuccine noodles.

*To achieve a thinner sauce, add small amounts of reserved pasta water until desired consistently has been reached; to achieve a creamier texture, add small amounts of heavy cream until desired consistency has been reached.*

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