Squash & Mascarpone Pasta with Crispy Kalettes

Name: Squash & Mascarpone Pasta with Crispy Kalettes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian, Italian
Ingredients: 250 g pasta of your choice (I used tripoline); 1 large butternut squash (peeled and cubed (about 1kg)); 2 large cloves garlic (sliced); 1 tsp fennel seeds; 2 tsp chilli flakes; 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp; 20 sage leaves; 160 g kalettes; 250 g mascarpone; 1 1/2 tsp sea salt; Fresh parsley (to garnish (optional)); Grated cheese (I like Cheddar, to garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This creamy pasta makes for a satisfying one-bowl dinner. It’s the ultimate comfort food and has just a tingle of spice to keep you warm. The pasta is combined with a silky roasted butternut squash and mascarpone sauce before being topped with crispy kalettes (little kale sprouts) and fried sage.

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:16:14 GMT