Spaghetti with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, peel, cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Arrange the squash on the baking sheet in a single layer, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until the squash is tender when pierced with a knife.
3. While the squash is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts, garlic and chopped sage and cook until the garlic is barely golden, 2 minutes (do not brown). Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
5. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and drain.
6. Return the pan with the pine nuts and garlic to the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and heat until foamy.
7. Add the roasted squash, spaghetti and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta liquid. Toss gently, season to taste with salt and pepper and add the balance of the pasta liquid if needed.
8. To serve, plate individual portions of pasta and top with grated cheese.