Butternut Squash and Orzo Pasta

I love butternut squash - that beautiful orange color, the texture, the flavor. There's so much you can do with it, like this Butternut Sage Orzo dish:

1 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbs olive oil
4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into small pieces
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup orzo
1/2 cup Parmesan
2 tbs fresh sage

Start by peeling and chopping your butternut squash, and let me tell you, peeling it is not an easy task. (Of course, I'm secretly hoping someone will now email with an incredibly easy technique!)

Saute the onion and the garlic in the oil for 5-7 minutes. Add the squash and broth and simmer for 10 minutes or longer, until the squash is tender.

Meanwhile cook your orzo pasta. Drain the pasta and mix with the squash. Stir in the cheese and sage and serve.


The flavor is very subtle which I liked. Nic added hot sauce for more kick and asked that I add a spicy sausage next time (actually a pretty good suggestion).

This is nice either on its own as a main dish, or as a side.