Roasted butternut squash orzo

This creamy roasted butternut squash orzo is healthy and delicious. The rich, nutty sauce gets warm fall flavors by roasting the butternut squash with sage and garlic. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and adds another depth of flavor. And when you mix it with stock, cream and parmesan cheese, it becomes an irresistible rich and savory sauce . This simple recipe is not only delicious it is also affordable!!! Just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand.

  Roasted butternut squash orzo Variations

Protein: This is a vegetarian recipe if you want to add protein you can saute some Italian sausage spicy or mild along with the garlic. If you want a healthier protein try chicken apple or turkey sage  sausage.

Vegetables: you can replace the spinach with Swiss chard or kale and add other vegetables like diced zucchini or mushrooms.

Gluten free: I am using orzo a small shaped rice looking pasta. You can use any shape pasta you like or gluten free.

I recommend roasting the butternut squash in advance. This will reduce your actual cooking time.  You could prepare the whole sauce recipe the day before. Than bring it to the stove top and add the orzo when your ready to serve. You can keep the cooked pasta sauce in your fridge for up to 4 days.