The dish is a vibrant canvas of rich fall colors. The deep golden hue of the roasted Delicata squash mingles with pale yellow pasta strands, creating a beautiful contrast. It's studded with pops of fresh green from chopped herbs. The top boasts lightly browned crumbled bacon lending a rustic feel, while a spritz of lemon zest adds a bright note.

Roasted Delicata Squash Pasta Twist

Name: Roasted Delicata Squash Pasta Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Delicata Squash, 1 large seeded and sliced to 1/2 inch crescents; Spaghetti, 12 oz; Olive Oil, 4 tablespoon; Garlic cloves, 4 thinly sliced; Red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon; White wine, 1/2 cup; Grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup; Bacon, 4 slices cooked and crumbled; Chopped herbs (parsley or basil), 2 tablespoons; Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: November 13, 2025

This innovative twist on a classic favorite, pasta, offers a perfect harmony with the sweet and buttery Delicata squash. The squash, the star of today's dish, is a real treat in the colder months and its appealing stripes make it Instagram worthy right from the get-go. We're keeping it American, with a nod to the hearty and comforting dishes we all come to crave when the temperature dips. But with delicate strands of spaghetti tossed in a delectable sauce, featuring Delicata, we're taking the American flair up a notch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Delicata squash - 1 large - seeded and sliced to 1/2 inch crescents
Spaghetti - 12 oz
Olive oil - 4 tablespoon
Garlic cloves - 4 - thinly sliced
Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
White wine - 1/2 cup
Grated parmesan cheese - 1 cup
Bacon - 4 slices - cooked and crumbled
Chopped herbs (parsley or basil) - 2 tablespoons
Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🥣🥒

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the delicata squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt & pepper to taste. Lay the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 2 - 🔥🥒⏱️

Roast the squash until they're tender and lightly browned for about 20 minutes. Remember to turn them midway!
Step 3 - 🍝💧⏲️

While the squash is in the oven, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti but keep a cup of the pasta water.
Step 4 - 🍳🧄🌶️

In a large skillet, warm the remaining olive oil over medium heat, add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic releases its aroma, which should take about 1 minute.
Step 5 - 🍷🍳🔪

Pour the white wine into the skillet and let it reduce by half. Stir in the roasted squash and cook for a couple of minutes, mashing some of the pieces to create a thick sauce.
Step 6 - 🥣💧🍝

Mix the drained pasta into the skillet, adding the reserved pasta water, bit by bit, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Step 7 - 🧀🥣💫

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and evenly distributed throughout the pasta.
Step 8 - 👅⚖️💫

Taste your pasta dish and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 9 - 🥓🌿🍋

Just before you serve, garnish the dish with crumbled bacon, chopped herbs, and lemon zest.

Additional

For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon. If Delicata squash is not available, Butternut squash makes a good substitute. The kids can help by picking and choosing their favorite herbs!