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    Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara

    Published: Oct 21, 2019 · Modified: Jun 28, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta and lots of parmesan cheese, a little twist on the classic Italian dish. It's comforting and delicious, just perfect this Fall. A great family dinner that can be enjoyed all year around too, this butternut squash pasta is rich and creamy, and healthy too. Kids and grown-ups will love this simple recipe. A different kind of carbonara, but no less delicious. #butternutsquash, #carbonara, #butternutsquashpasta, #fallrecipes, #dinnerrecipes, #healthy

    Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta and lots of parmesan cheese, a little twist on the classic Italian dish. It's comforting and delicious, just perfect this Fall. 

    A white bowl with butternut squash spaghetti topped with pancetta

    If you like the traditional carbonara recipe, you will definitely love this butternut squash version. Carbonara is one of my favourite Italian recipes, and I enjoy it either with bacon: Easy Bacon Carbonara Pasta Recipe, or with salmon: 15-Minute Salmon Pasta Carbonara. 

    Both versions are ready in about 15 minutes, and while the butternut squash one takes longer, it's so worth the extra wait.

    The only reason it takes longer to cook is because I prefer roasting the butternut squash as opposed to boiling it.

    Roasting it brings out its natural sweetness, and the slight caramelisation at the edges takes it to the very next level. You can so tell the difference in taste, so I highly recommend roasting it.

    Once the squash is ready - and by all means, feel free to use any other squash of you choice, pumpkin included-, all we have to do is follow the original recipe, and add the pureed butternut squash. So much flavour, it's almost too good to be true. Parmesan and pancetta are part of the deal, so do use them for the full Italian experience.

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    A white bowl with butternut squash spaghetti

    How to make butternut squash carbonara

    It might look complicated, but it's so easy to make it. The only thing to keep in mind when adding the raw egg to the pasta is to have the pasta off the heat, and mix it quickly, to avoid the egg scrambling. Other than that, all it's easy peasie.

    • cut the butternut squash in half horizontally, scoop put the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and add some salt to it
    • roast for about 45 minutes or until the flesh is tender
    • scoop out the cooked flesh, and blend it to a smooth consistency
    • boil the spaghetti according to the packet instructions, drain the water, reserving only 2-3 tablespoons of the starchy water in which the pasta has cooked
    • beat the egg, add half of the amount of grated parmesan, then quickly add it to the drained pasta, mixing well to combine
    • add the pureed squash and water, and season with salt to taste
    • top with more parmesan, and cooked pancetta, and garnish with fresh parsley
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    Can I make the butternut squash pasta carbonara without raw egg?

    The raw egg is what makes the pasta carbonara unique, so the traditional recipe can't be made without. If you worry about the raw egg not being cooked, need not worry. The egg does get cooked since the pasta is still hot.

    Still, if you add butternut squash, you could, if you want, leave the egg out, and just use the squash, parmesan and cooked pancetta or bacon lardons. The egg makes the pasta richer though, so I prefer using it. Plus, it takes this dish as close to the traditional version as it can get. Just extra tasty.

    A white bowl with butternut squash spaghetti topped with pancetta

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    A white bowl with spaghetti carbonara with butternut squash and pancetta
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    Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara
    Prep Time
    45 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    55 mins
     

    Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta and lots of parmesan cheese, a little twist on the classic Italian dish. It's comforting and delicious, just perfect this Fall. 

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: butternut squash recipes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 283 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 1 small butternut squash
    • ¼ packet spaghetti
    • 1 egg
    • 3 tablespoon grated parmesan
    • 1 cup cubed pancetta
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    Instructions
    1. Cut the butternut squash in half horizontally.

    2. Scoop out the seeds, drizzle the olive oil over, and season with a bit of salt.

    3. Roast in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahreneheit) for about 45 minutes or until the flesh is soft. While the squash is roasting, add the pancetta to a pan and cook it until brown.

    4. When the squash is ready, scoop out the flesh, add it to a blender and blend until smooth.

    5. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the packet instructions.

    6. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of water, and drain the rest. Take the spaghetti off the heat.

    7. Beat the egg, add half of the parmesan to it, and add everything to the drained spaghetti and mix very well to combine.

    8. Add the pureed butternut squash and reserved water, and mix again, then season to taste.

    9. Top with the cooked pancetta, the remaining parmesan and parsley.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 283 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Cholesterol 93mg31%
    Sodium 790mg33%
    Potassium 1350mg39%
    Carbohydrates 45g15%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 40206IU804%
    Vitamin C 81mg98%
    Calcium 275mg28%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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