Butternut squash stuffed pasta bake is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the flavors of roasted butternut squash, creamy sauce, tender pasta, and a crispy topping. This comforting casserole is perfect for a cozy dinner party, hearty potluck meal, or a simple yet satisfying family dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash or to add more vegetables to your diet.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, brown sugar, grated parmesan cheese, flour, eggs, olive oil, unsalted butter, roasted hazelnut, fresh sage, salt, lemon, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- Add the diced butternut squash, chopped onion, whole garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a baking sheet, tossing until fully coated.
- Bake until the squash is golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.
- While the squash is in the oven, make the dough.
- When the squash is finished cooking, add it to the food processor along with the brown sugar and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until it becomes smooth. Set aside to chill.
- Rinse the bowl of the food processor.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the flour, eggs, and olive oil, and pulse until the dough comes together into a large ball and swirls around the processor.
- Remove the dough, wrap in plastic wrap, and rest it the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Cut 2 ounces (55 g) of pasta dough from the ball and roll out into large, wide, thin sheets of pasta.
- Lay a sheet over an empty ice cube tray, and press the dough down gently into each of the holes.
- Fill each hole with a tablespoon of the butternut squash filling. Place a second sheet on top of the ice cube tray. Press down on all the sides of the raviolis. Flip the ice cup tray over to release the pasta and cut off any excess dough.
- Separate each ravioli with a knife or cutting tool.
- Gently place a few raviolis into boiling salted water and cook until the raviolis float and firm up slightly, 2-3 minutes. Scoop out the ravioli and set aside briefly to cook a new batch or dump out the water and start the hazelnut brown butter sauce.
- In a pan, add 3 tablespoons of the butter, sage leaves, and hazelnuts. Cook until the butter browns deeply, the nuts are heated through, and the sage is fried and crispy. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and season to taste.
- Swirl in 2 more tablespoons more of chilled butter, to thicken the sauce. Add the cooked raviolis back in and toss gently to coat the pasta.
- Serve the pasta with brown butter sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 7 grams
FESTIVE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, olive oil, onion, garlic, chickpeas, fresh thyme, dried sage, salt, pepper, quinoa, vegetable broth, kale, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, cooking twine
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Sides
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle halves with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bake squash for 45-50 minutes until soft enough to scoop, but not completely cooked. Set aside to let cool.
- In pot or sauté pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil. Then add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add chickpeas, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Then sauté until chickpeas are golden and spices are fragrant.
- Add quinoa to pan, stirring constantly, toast quinoa for 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- After 15-20 minutes, uncover and stir in kale. Then cover and let simmer for five more minutes or until kale is wilted.
- Stir in pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries and sauté for 3-5 more minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- Scoop out insides of squash leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border around the edge. Then scoop quinoa mixture into squash halves until full.
- Carefully flip one squash half on top of the other.
- Using 5 pieces of cooking twine, carefully tie the two squash halves together into 6 equally spaced sections.
- Return stuffed squash to oven for 5-10 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes. To serve, Cut thick slices using twine to hold squash halves together.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, white onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, vegetable broth, almond milk, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried sage, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add butternut squash and onion to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Add roasted squash and onion to a food processor or blender. Add vegetable broth, almond milk, and blend until smooth.
- In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sage. Cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add squash puree and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked pasta and steamed broccoli and stir to combine.
- Top with Parmesan, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water to not quite al dente according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a casserole dish.
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for a minute or so to slightly soften. Add the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the squash has softened, about 5 minutes. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender.
- Stir the squash mixture into the casserole dish with the pasta, then mix in the peas, red pepper and goat cheese. Cover the pasta mixture with the grated cauliflower, then season with salt and pepper. Top with the mozzarella, Parmesan and half the parsley.
- Bake until the casserole is browned and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, butternut squash, salt, garlic, ground turkey, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, spinach, salt, ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan.
- Add the butternut squash and salt, and sauté for a few minutes.
- Then add garlic, turkey, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir until meat is fully cooked.
- Add in spinach and salt until the spinach is wilted.
- In a large bowl, add ricotta, egg, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked squash mixture into the bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
- Cook a box of jumbo shell pasta al dente. Set aside in a bowl covered in olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat butter in a medium pan. Once melted, add in flour.
- Cook the flour until it turns light brown.
- Add milk to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a casserole dish, sheet the sauce on the bottom.
- Stuff each jumbo shell pasta with the stuffing and place on top of the sauce.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) covered for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and bake again for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and that's how I came up with this meal-in-one squash idea. Ham, mustard, apples and brown sugar go so well with butternut squash.-Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up; stuff with ham mixture. Cover unstuffed end of squash with foil to prevent drying. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS
I rarely invite friends for dinner without someone requesting this easy pasta casserole. The sweet squash complements the spicy sausage, and the creamy goat cheese makes it all just melt in your mouth! You can substitute manicotti or even rolled lasagna noodles for the shells. The stuffed shells and sauce can be prepared a day ahead and assembled just before baking. -Taylor Hale, Sonoma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast squash, stirring halfway through, until tender and starting to caramelize, 40 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; roughly mash. Reduce heat to 350°., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain., In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and 1 cup onion, crumbling meat, until no longer pink. Add baby kale; cook until kale is tender, 3-5 minutes. Mix with squash. Stir in 4 ounces goat cheese., In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Add remaining onion; cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, sage and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes. Pulse in a blender until combined. Add half-and-half; pulse until smooth. Pour about half of sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons squash mixture; arrange in the baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells; top with remaining goat cheese. Bake, covered, until beginning to bubble, 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake another 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND RICOTTA STUFFED PASTA
A very hearty meal that looks a lot harder to make then it actually is. Perfect to serve at a dinner party because most of the components can be mixed up beforehand leaving you lots of time to get ready. Great for picky eaters (as long as you don't mention the squash!)
Provided by Canadian Girl 029
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 2h15m
Yield 30 shells, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Both the Ricotta and Butternut filling can be made beforehand and frozen, cutting down on prep time.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminium foil and coat with cooking spray.
- With a strong knife remove the stem from the squash.
- Slice the squash in half end-to-end and remove and discard the pulp and seeds.
- Cut each portion in half creating four pieces which are about the same size.
- Place the squash wedges on the baking sheet with the cut side up.
- Coat each piece of squash with butter and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the wedges with aluminum foil and cook in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the wedges from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Remove the flesh from the skin and mash in a medium bowl adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- In a large bowl combine the ricotta, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of your pesto,1/4 cup of your parmesan, salt and pepper to taste as well as a little bit of nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add pasta shells cooking for 8 minutes (until al-dente).
- Drain pasta and cool in cold water, drain again of all water.
- In a 9x13 inch casserole dish pour tomato sauce and water adding the 2 tablespoons of remaining pesto.
- Divide and stuff the mashed squash into the bottom part of the pasta shells.
- Top the squash with the ricotta mixture, stuffing the pasta shells as full as you can.
- Set the stuffed pasta shells stuffed side up on top of the tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle the shells with the remaining parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until the pasta is golden on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.5, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 167.8, Sodium 883.3, Carbohydrate 107, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 13.4, Protein 37.4
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA BAKE
Looking for a cheesy dinner using Progresso® broth? Then check out this butternut squash and pasta dish that's baked to perfection.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain and return to Dutch oven.
- Meanwhile, cook squash in microwave as directed on package. In 3-quart saucepan, mix cooked squash, milk, broth, 1 cup of the cheese and the butter. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter and cheese are melted. Remove from heat; stir in pine nuts, 2 tablespoons sage, the salt and pepper.
- Stir squash mixture into pasta. Spoon into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place baking dish on cookie sheet.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Garnish with additional sage.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE
If I ask our two girls (ages 7 and 14) what to fix for a special meal, this dish is always requested. I discovered this slightly sweet and crunchy-topped casserole at a church dinner about 10 years ago, and now I take it to potluck dinners and come home with an empty dish! -Julie Jahn, Decatur, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir in squash (mixture will be thin). , Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until almost set. , In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Bake casserole as directed without adding topping. Cool; cover and freeze. Freeze topping mixture in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, partially thaw casserole and topping in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
BUTTERNUT AND CHARD PASTA BAKE
This recipe is made for butternut squash lovers, with pureed squash in the sauce and squash pieces in the casserole alongside an ideal companion, Swiss chard. This is a very veggie hybrid of ever-popular holiday sides. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, place the ricotta, eggs, 1-1/2 cups squash, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a food processor; process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in pasta, shallots, Swiss chard and remaining squash. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Stir in parsley, garlic powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle over pasta mixture., Bake, uncovered, until set and topping is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE
This savory side dish or vegetarian main dish is made with butternut squash and accented with fresh thyme and blue cheese.
Provided by Too Hot Tamale
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 560.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED SHELLS
Garlic and rosemary mashed butternut squash in Italian pasta shells with a caramelized onion butter sauce are served on a bed of spinach.
Provided by erikatbones
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil squash until very tender, 8-10 minutes. Lift squash out of water with a slotted spoon; cool slightly and peel. Combine cooked squash, garlic, 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon rosemary in a food processor; process until squash is smooth. Salt to taste.
- Bring the water back to a boil, adding more if necessary. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still very firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in red onion and brown sugar. Cook and stir over low heat, until onion is very soft and sweet, about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet; reserve. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the same skillet. Sprinkle flour into butter and stir until incorporated. Pour in 3 1/2 cups cream; whisk in goat cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary. Cook until sauce is thick, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the reserved onions.
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Scatter spinach over bottom of dish. Stuff pasta shells evenly with butternut squash mixture and place atop spinach. Bake shells in preheated oven until hot, about 10 minutes. Top with sauce, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.1 calories, Carbohydrate 90.9 g, Cholesterol 187.3 mg, Fat 56.3 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 33.7 g, Sodium 161.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
I developed this recipe using a few of my favorite ingredients. This is an easy to prepare vegan recipe that creates a very balanced meal, and is great served with a green salad. In addition, it's a delicious dish that will be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Provided by BMARYV
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place squash in a baking dish with one inch of water, and cover with foil.
- Bake squash in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until flesh is fork-tender. Keep warm.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place Brussels sprouts, carrots, and garbanzo beans in a skillet over medium high heat. Stir together soy milk, tamari, turmeric, and garlic, and add to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Add a small amount of water or more soy-tamari mixture, as needed, to prevent drying out. Combine rice with vegetable mixture, and scoop into squash. Serve with additional tamari and season to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.3 calories, Carbohydrate 166.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 33 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1812.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH "RISOTTO" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, short-grain brown rice, vegetable broth, butternut squash, salt, pepper, fresh sage, freshly grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack at the bottom of the oven and another at the top. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the rice and 4 cups (960 ml) of vegetable broth, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover.
- Place the risotto on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 70 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. (It will appear dry, but you'll be adding moisture back later in the recipe.)
- Add the butternut squash to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the squash on the top rack of the oven, above the risotto. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the squash begin to brown and caramelize.
- Make the fried sage garnish, if using: In a small pot or pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil for the sage leaves to sit in. Once hot, carefully place a few leaves into the oil with tongs. Fry for 10-20 seconds, until the leaves are crispy but not browned.
- Carefully remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- Remove the risotto from the oven. Add the remaining vegetable broth, the Parmesan, and butter. Stir until creamy. (The liquid will absorb into the rice as you stir).
- Add the butternut squash and stir to incorporate.
- Serve immediately with fried sage for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This simple baked butternut squash is easy to make, delicious to eat, and looks beautiful on the plate.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place squash, cut sides down, in a 9x13 baking dish. Pour water into dish around squash halves.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the skin with a fork; it should be very easy to remove. Top squash halves with butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
CREAMY VEGAN BUTTERNUT PASTA BAKE
Vegan comfort food to the max. Butternut squash, garlic, smoked paprika ... pureed into a velvety sauce that smothers al dente whole wheat penne. And then sprinkled with herbed bread crumbs, and baked until bubbly and golden-brown. Mmmm.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, stopping 1 to 2 minutes short of the recommended cooking time so that the pasta is nice and al dente. Drain, return to pot, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce. Set a large saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil. Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until soft and turning brown, 7-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute.
- Add broth, stirring to loosen up the bits of cooked onion at the bottom of the pan. Stir in the dry mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Tamari. Add the butternut squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook until the squash is tender, 7-8 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove veggies from heat, remove lid, and let sit until cool enough to handle. Transfer to the pitcher of a blender. Add coconut milk and lemon juice. Puree until smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if desired. If the sauce is too thick to move around in the blender, thin it with a little more vegetable broth.
- Pour the butternut sauce over the pasta in the pot. Stir gently to combine. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish (approx. 8-inch by 8-inch should be fine). It will seem seem soupy, but it will thicken up when it bakes!
- Make the breadcrumb topping. Add Panko breadcrumbs to a small bowl along with the thyme, paprika, and salt. Mix to combine. Drizzle the olive oil over the breadcrumb mix and stir until combined. Spoon over the top of the pasta.
- Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA
Good veggie dish.
Provided by Melissa Ulmer
Categories Vegetarian Pasta Main Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and saute until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut butternut squash or frozen butternut squash cubes.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the butternut squash with a potato masher or fork.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To make this dish ahead of time, assemble the casserole and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
Conclusion:
This Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of butternut squash, sausage, ricotta cheese, and pasta, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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