Butternut Squash, Sage and Hazelnut Tart
This butternut squash, sage and hazelnut tart is a showstopping vegetarian main course made easy with the Thermomix. Sweet roasted squash pairs with fragrant sage, buttery pastry and crunchy hazelnuts. The TM7 grinds nuts evenly, mixes pastry dough smoothly and handles multiple preparation steps in one bowl for a rustic autumn tart.
About this recipe
Butternut Squash, Sage and Hazelnut Tart Thermomix TM7 style is the kind of vegetarian showstopper that turns a quick weeknight dinner into something worth gathering around the table for. If you have been searching for savoury tart recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers on every level: the TM7 grinds the hazelnuts to an even, rustic crumb, kneads the plain flour and butter into a supple pastry, and blends the egg filling into something silky before it bakes around tender squash. The combination is pure autumn comfort — sweet, caramelised butternut squash, woodsy fresh sage fried in unsalted butter, a whisper of dried chilli flakes, and the toasty depth of hazelnuts scattered over the top. Serve it warm as a meat-free main course with a sharp green salad, or cold as part of a festive buffet. Because the Thermomix handles the pastry, the grinding and the mixing in a single bowl, you spend less time washing up and more time enjoying the golden result.
Preparation tips
- Roast the butternut squash slices until the edges caramelise before arranging them on the tart; this concentrates their natural sweetness and prevents a watery filling from forming under the pastry.
- Fry the fresh sage leaves briefly in unsalted butter until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper; the brittle leaves scattered over the finished tart add a delicate crunch and an intense aroma.
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan before grinding them in the TM7 mixing bowl; the warming deepens their flavour and the loose skins rub off easily once cooled, keeping the tart base pleasantly light.
- Roll the pastry between two sheets of baking paper to avoid adding extra flour; this keeps the crust tender and makes transferring it to the tin much simpler.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by replacing the unsalted butter in the pastry and filling with a plant-based block butter; the sage, hazelnut and squash flavours remain fully intact and the texture stays crisp and flaky.
- For a festive winter version, swap half the butternut squash for cubed pumpkin or roasted beetroot, add a crumble of goat's cheese over the filling and finish with a drizzle of honey after baking.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding precision - The Thermomix grinds the toasted hazelnuts into an even crumb that bakes into the tart base without oily clumps. [Grinding]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free kneading - The TM7 kneads plain flour and butter into a supple pastry dough while you slice the butternut squash by hand. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs flour and butter directly in the mixing bowl, saving separate bowls and mess. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Silky mixing - The Thermomix mixes eggs and seasonings into the tart filling until uniformly blended, ready to pour over the squash. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 melts the butter with fresh sage without browning, infusing it with woodsy flavour. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- butternut squash
- olive oil
- fresh sage leaves
- dried chilli flakes
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- plain flour
- spelt flour
- fresh thyme
- unsalted butter