How to make Colm O'Gorman's simple linguine for a beautiful weekday dinner

I like to make this dish with linguine, but you could also have it with a pasta shape such as penne or fusilli

This lovely linguine recipe is deceptively simple. It takes just 30 minutes to prep and cook but tastes phenomenal. It makes for a beautiful weekday dinner but is also perfect for a dinner party. Your guests are bound to be impressed by the layers of flavour in this dish: nutty brown butter and fresh sage with parmesan cheese, combined with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash, salty savoury crispy bacon, and a hint of orange. Bliss.

I like to make this dish with linguine, but you could also have it with a pasta shape such as penne or fusilli. The pasta needs to retain a little bite, so, as you will finish it off in the sauce, cook the pasta for about a minute less than the instructions on the packet. That texture is important in this dish. If your pasta is overcooked, it will not work so well with this silky-smooth sauce.