I’ve been playing with combining squash and pasta for comforting Fall/Winter dishes.  Like last weeks White Lasagna or the Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells from the beginning of the month.  And now I have a few more, starting with this Butternut Squash and Leek Pasta Sauce.

This is simple and delicious – pureed squash, leeks, garlic, butter, sage, and Parmesan form a rich and creamy sauce to perfectly coat spaghetti.

Next up is Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Amaretti Crumbles.

Roasted pumpkin combined with noodles, cheesy bechamel, and sage.

‘Then topped with delicious almond cookies and baked.  Yum!  So comforting in cold weather. (more…)