Best 8 Pasta With Butternut Squash And Lima Beans Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey with our guide to crafting the ultimate pasta dish featuring butternut squash and lima beans. This delectable combination offers a tantalizing blend of flavors, textures, and colors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. From creamy butternut squash to vibrant lima beans, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will create a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, our article will provide you with everything you need to create this extraordinary pasta masterpiece. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a dish that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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GIANT LIMAS WITH WINTER SQUASH



Giant Limas With Winter Squash image

I love the fact that beans, lentils and greens symbolize prosperity in the New Year in places as disparate as the American South and the South of France. I wonder if it's really because lentils and beans are round like coins and swell when they cook, or if it's because that's about all anybody can afford to eat after the excesses of the holiday season. The notion of thrift wouldn't apply to some of the other foods that symbolize good luck or prosperity in certain cultures - fish, for instance, or saffron. I've taken traditions from different places this week and thrown some of them together, focusing mainly on lentils, beans, greens and fish. These are simple dishes that I hope will help you to begin 2012 on a happy, healthy note. Look for more New Year's dishes in the Recipes for Health index. Baking in a slow oven is the best way to cook large lima beans, which can fall apart easily if boiled too hard. This dish is luxuriously creamy (though there's no cream in it) and comforting.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dried giant lima beans, rinsed
2 quarts plus 1 cup water
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a Parmesan rind and a sprig each of sage, thyme and parsley
1 pound winter squash, peeled and cut in small dice
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons slivered fresh sage leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the beans, water and bouquet garni and bring to a simmer. Cover and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the remaining garlic, the winter squash, and salt to taste. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more water. Return to the oven and bake an hour longer, or until the beans and squash are very tender. Remove from the heat and remove the bouquet garni. Adjust salt, add pepper to taste and stir in the slivered sage.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 344, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1245 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LIMA BEANS



Pasta with Butternut Squash and Lima Beans image

Categories     Bean     Pasta     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Legume     Lima Bean     Squash     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces seeded peeled butternut squash (from about one 2-pound squash)
1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
2 cups (or more) canned vegetable broth
10 ounces penne pasta (3 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add squash and lima beans and sauté 3 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return to pot. Add squash mixture to pasta. Toss to blend, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MUSHROOMS



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This fast and easy pasta is loaded with earthy mushrooms and sweet butternut squash.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 2 ounces dried mushrooms
Kosher salt
12 ounces rigatoni, penne or spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups diced peeled butternut squash (about 8 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium shallot or 1/2 small red onion, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms in boiling hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Chop the mushrooms. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the mushrooms are crisp around the edges, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, shallot, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the shallot softens, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, squash and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until heated through,1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan, then stir in enough of the remaining cooking water to loosen. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan.

BLACK BEAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND HAM PASTA - GLUTEN / LACTOSE FRE



Black Bean Butternut Squash and Ham Pasta - Gluten / Lactose Fre image

I came up with this recipe on my own when trying to find alternatives to the traditional wheat meat pasta dish. Plus.. these were the ingredients I had in the cupboard.

Provided by BethyBaby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 butternut squash (Roasted, see step one)
250 g brown rice pasta (rotini shape)
1/2 cup cooked ham (I used Piller's)
1 cup black beans (if canned, rinse a few times)
1 tablespoon butter (use olive oil for lactose free)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Roast butternut squash. Bake at 400F for approx 1 hour until a fork reveals that it is mush inside. Let cool for two hours on counter or in fridge. (It must be cool when you handle it so you don't burn yourself.) Do not add oil.
  • Warm shaved or thinly diced ham with black beans in fry pan. No oil required in a non-stick pan. Low to med heat. Do not overcook.
  • Cook brown rice pasta in boiling water. Do not overcook. Al Dente is at 7 minutes from the boil. You want the pasta to have a very very slight crunch. (Rice pasta has the tendency to turn to mush when overcooked.).
  • Use a spoon and remove squash from skin. Do not include the hard outer bits. You only want to use the veg that has turned to mash.
  • Drain pasta. Add butter/oil to prevent sticking.
  • Add butternut squash mash to pasta. Mixing. You may have to mash it lightly as you turn it into the pasta. Do not over mix.
  • Stir in ham and black beans.
  • Serve. (you can add sat, pepper & Parmesan cheese - OPTIONAL).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.8

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LIMA BEANS RECIPE



Pasta With Butternut Squash And Lima Beans Recipe image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tspn dried thyme)
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 1/2 cups peeled butternut squash in 1/2" pieces (from about one 2-lb squash)
1 package frozen baby lima beans - (10 oz) thawed
2 cups canned vegetable broth or more if needed
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
10 ounces penne pasta - (3 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add squash and lima beans and sauté 3 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return to pot. Add squash mixture to pasta. Toss to blend, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. This recipe yields 6 servings. Per serving: calories, 358; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 3 mg.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH BACON AND PARMESAN



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In this cozy weeknight meal, roasted butternut squash and Parmesan are combined for a dish that's flavorful but not too heavy. A bit of thick-cut bacon adds crunch and smokiness. If you don't have thick-cut on hand, you can certainly use thin-cut, but keep an eye on it, as it will cook through faster. Be prepared to pluck it from the oven once crisp and allow the vegetables to finish cooking at their own pace. A handful of chopped fresh herbs added just before serving gives this comforting dish a bit of brightness.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch dice
5 slices thick-cut bacon (about 5 ounces)
12 ounces short, twisty pasta, like campanelle or cavatappi
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Set a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 degrees.
  • Add the butternut squash to a large baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top and season with red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then spread the squash into an even layer and bake for 15 minutes.
  • While the butternut squash bakes, in a small bowl, toss the red onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • After the squash has cooked for 15 minutes, give it a stir and push it to one side of the baking sheet to make room for the onion and bacon, trying to keep the squash in one layer. Add the red onion to the pan, then lay the strips of bacon in a single layer next to the onion.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 30 minutes and cook, stirring the squash and onion after about 15 minute. The bacon should be crisp and the vegetables cooked through and beginning to caramelize at the edges. (They don't have to be super golden brown, but a little color is nice.)
  • Just before the vegetables and bacon are done, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot to keep warm if necessary.
  • When the vegetables are tender and the bacon crispy, take the baking sheet out of the oven and carefully transfer the bacon to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the bacon.
  • Add the butternut squash, onions and any bacon fat to the pot with the pasta. Add about 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water to the pot and stir everything until well combined. You want the squash to break down a bit and coat the pasta; add more pasta water as necessary to coat the pasta with the squash and cheese.
  • Stir in half the chopped bacon, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the pasta among bowls or plates. Top with chives, parsley, black pepper and the remaining Parmesan and bacon. Serve immediately.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
½ white onion, chopped roughly
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
nutmeg, to taste
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup almond milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 head broccoli, steamed
8 oz whole wheat pasta, cooked
grated parmesan cheese, to serve

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

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA



Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta image

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:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season butternut squash. Look for squash that is firm to the touch and has a deep orange color.
  • If you don't have time to roast the butternut squash, you can use pre-cooked squash from the grocery store.
  • Lima beans can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have fresh sage, you can use dried sage. Use about 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage for every tablespoon of fresh sage.
  • This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

This pasta dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The butternut squash and lima beans add a touch of sweetness and creaminess, while the sage and Parmesan cheese add a savory flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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