Creamy (vegan!) Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage

peeled seeded, and cut into small 2-inch pieces 2 pound butternut or kabocha squash

Garlic cloves

Sage, fresh

Yellow onion, medium

Vegetable broth

Linguine or fettucine, whole grain

red pepper flakes (up to 1/4 teaspoon

Black pepper, Freshly ground

Salt

Olive oil