Best 8 Pancetta And Butternut Squash Pasta Recipes

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Pancetta and butternut squash pasta is an elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a simple weeknight meal. The combination of sweet butternut squash, salty pancetta, and creamy sauce creates a delectable dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit.

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PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PANCETTA



Penne with Butternut Squash and Pancetta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
8 ounces penne
1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, peel the butternut squash and shred on the large holes of a box grater. Combine the olive oil and pancetta in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the marjoram, then the shredded squash and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the squash is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and 3/4 cup of the cooking water to the dutch oven. Cook, tossing, until the pasta is coated with the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes, adding the remaining cooking water as needed. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with the parmesan.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PANCETTA BAKED PASTA WITH ASIAGO



Butternut Squash and Pancetta Baked Pasta with Asiago image

Roasted butternut squash and crispy pancetta nestle into this pasta-and-sauce casserole topped with Asiago cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
4 large sprigs fresh basil plus more fresh basil leaves, for serving
3/4 pound pancetta, diced
1 pound dried penne
3 cups shredded Asiago cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Toss the butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon.
  • Cook the penne in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the pancetta.
  • Add the tomato sauce, butternut squash, half of the Asiago and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining Asiago and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving. Tear fresh basil and sprinkle it over the top.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PANCETTA BAKED PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA



Butternut Squash and Pancetta Baked Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella image

Mix sweet butternut squash and savory pancetta into this baked pasta with fresh mozzarella.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
4 large sprigs fresh basil
3/4 pound diced pancetta
1 pound dried fusilli
3 cups diced fresh mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Cook the fusilli in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, butternut squash, half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH SAGE AND WALNUTS



Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta With Sage and Walnuts image

Butternut squash gets roasted, puréed, then tossed with Parmesan to make this nutty, creamy pasta sauce. Each serving is topped with crispy fried sage leaves, a hint of lemon zest, and toasted walnuts, adding a crunchy contrast to the squash. Feel free to forgo wrestling with a giant squash and use a package of cubed precut squash instead.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 packed cup fresh sage leaves
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 lemon, zested (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, plus more as needed
1 pound short pasta, such as gemelli, casarecce or penne
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the squash and garlic on a sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well and roast until the squash is very tender, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing twice throughout. While the squash roasts, bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium. When the oil is hot, add the sage and cook, tossing often, until the leaves begin to crisp, about 1 minute. Add the walnuts and a generous sprinkle of salt and cook, tossing often, until the sage leaves are lightly browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sage and nuts to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out the skillet. Let the mixture drain for 1 minute, then add it to a small bowl with the lemon zest; toss lightly and set aside.
  • Working in batches if necessary, transfer the roasted squash and garlic to a blender or food processor, along with 1 cup stock, and blend until smooth and thick. The consistency should be somewhere between a purée and a thick soup. Add more stock as needed, if it seems too thick.
  • Transfer the puréed squash to the reserved skillet and keep warm over very low heat. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water, along with 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until al dente. Just before draining, ladle 1/2 cup pasta water into a measuring cup and set aside.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, then, off the heat, add the 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss until the cheese is incorporated. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and sprinkle the sage, walnut and lemon zest mixture on top, and serve with extra Parmesan on the side.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA CASSEROLE



Butternut Squash Pasta Casserole image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound short pasta, such as penne, gemelli or trofie
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups frozen diced butternut squash
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup frozen peas
1 jarred roasted red pepper, finely chopped
One 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese, broken into small pieces
1 small head cauliflower, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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.

PENNE WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PANCETTA, AND SAGE



Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pancetta, and Sage image

This simple, hearty pasta recipe is courtesy of Scott Conant.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium (about 2 1/4 pounds) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt
3/4 pound penne pasta
3 ounces pancetta, sliced 1/4 inch thick and finely chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes
10 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped or torn
1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt. Transfer to oven and roast until squash is browned and tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Set pasta and reserved cooking liquid aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and cook until just crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add shallots, crushed red pepper, and sage. Cook until shallots are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add penne and squash and toss gently, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid as necessary to moisten.
  • Add cheese and black pepper and cook, tossing gently, until pasta and squash are heated through. Serve immediately with more grated cheese, if desired.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ALFREDO WITH CRISPY PANCETTA AND SAGE RECIPE BY TASTY



Butternut Squash Alfredo With Crispy Pancetta And Sage Recipe by Tasty image

This quick and easy creamy butternut squash Alfredo will become your new favorite pasta.

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

kosher salt, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed
4 oz pancetta, diced
12 fresh sage leaves
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
¼ cup dry white wine
10 oz frozen butternut squash
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup heavy cream
8 oz dried pappardelle noodles
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 3-4 minutes, until starting to crisp. Add the sage leaves and continue cooking until the pancetta and sage are crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low, then add the shallot and garlic to the skillet, along with more oil if needed and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add the butternut squash and chicken stock. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the squash is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the squash mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cream and blend to incorporate.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • Pour the sauce back into the pan and return to medium heat. Season with salt, then gradually add the Parmesan, stirring between each addition to prevent clumping.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water, then transfer the pasta directly from the boiling water into the sauce. Toss until well coated, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Add about half of the crisped pancetta and sage and stir to incorporate.
  • Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and garnish with the remaining sage and pancetta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1441 calories, Carbohydrate 137 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 13 grams

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA



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Good veggie dish.

Provided by Melissa Ulmer

Categories     Vegetarian Pasta Main Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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:

  • Choose the right pancetta: Look for pancetta that is cured but not smoked. Smoked pancetta will overpower the other flavors in the dish.
  • Cook the pancetta until it is crispy: This will help to render out the fat and give it a nice flavor.
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the butternut squash: If you do, it will steam instead of roast.
  • Roast the butternut squash until it is tender and slightly caramelized: This will give it a sweet and nutty flavor.
  • Use a good quality pasta: This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water: This can be used to thin out the sauce if it is too thick.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese to taste.

Conclusion:

This pancetta and butternut squash pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pancetta adds a salty and savory flavor to the dish, while the butternut squash adds a sweet and nutty flavor. The pasta is cooked in a creamy sauce made with pancetta fat, butternut squash, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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