Squash linguine
If you've got linguine pasta and sage, you're most of the way to this Italian vegetarian: about 50 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 7 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the squash and garlic on a baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil. Roast for 35-40 mins until soft. Season.
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
- Drain, reserving the water.
- Use a stick blender to whizz the squash with 400ml cooking water.
- Heat some oil in a frying pan, fry the sage until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
- Tip the pasta and sauce into the pan and warm through.
- Scatter with sage.
You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Blender · Baking tray
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Squash linguine
- Spaghetti Bolognese Beef
- Vegan Lasagna Vegan
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad Seafood
- Potato Gratin with Chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Squash linguine take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Squash linguine vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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