Best 7 Penne Pasta Quattro Formaggi Butternut Squash Recipes

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Penne pasta quattro formaggi butternut squash is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. The butternut squash adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the dish, while the four cheeses (typically Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, and Fontina) create a rich and creamy sauce. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces whole-wheat or multigrain penne
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups diced peeled butternut squash (about 8 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium shallot or 1/2 small red onion, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
3 tablespoons fresh oregano

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, shallot 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. Stir in the oregano and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan.

PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PANCETTA



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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.

PENNE WITH GARLICKY BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups diced (1/2-inch) butternut squash (from a 1 1/2 pound squash)
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
6 sage leaves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon powdered sage
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound uncooked penne
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large quantity of water to a boil in a stockpot. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the squash and saute 5 minutes, or until it begins to get golden. Sprinkle in the garlic and saute 2 minutes. Pour in the 1/4 cup water, nutmeg, sage, parsley, salt and pepper, and cover the pan. Cook the squash until tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Cook the penne until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander and return to the pot. Spoon on the squash mixture and toss gently. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan and pass more at the table.

PENNE WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PANCETTA, AND SAGE



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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.

SKILLET PASTA QUATTRO FORMAGGI



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Make and share this Skillet Pasta Quattro Formaggi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
table salt
ground black pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 3/4 cups water
1 1/4 cups cream
3 3/4 cups penne pasta
3/4 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • SAUTE AROMATICS: Melt butter in 12-in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and 1/2 teaspoons salt, and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in wine and simmer until almost dry, about 1 minute.
  • SIMMER PENNE: Sti in water, cream, and penne. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until penne is tender and liquid has thickened, 15-18 minutes.
  • ADD CHEESE: Off heat, stir in cheeses, one after the other. Season with salt and pepper to taste and taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.4, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 26.9, Cholesterol 141.6, Sodium 562.9, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1, Protein 21.3

PENNE PASTA QUATTRO FORMAGGI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into large batons
4 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh sage
1 batches salt and pepper, freshly ground
1 pound penne pasta
5 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cup whole milk
2 cup heavy cream
1.33 cup Fontina
.75 cup Point Reyes Original Blue, Maytag Blue, or other good-quality blue cheese
.5 cup Pecorino Romano - grated
1.25 cup Parmesan - grated
4 batch thick slices coarse country bread such as pain levain
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the squash in a bowl, drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of oil, sprinkle with the sage, and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan, place in the oven, and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add the penne, stir, and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain into a colander and hold under cold running water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a large bowl, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil, and toss to coat.
  • To make the cheese sauce, in a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour, then whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes to cook away the raw flour taste. Slowly add the milk and cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Raise the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until reduced by a third. Remove from the heat, add all of the cheeses, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • To make the topping, cut off and discard the crusts from the bread slices, then cut the slices into cubes. Place the cubes in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl, add the oil, and season with salt and pepper, then toss to mix. Add the Parmesan and the sage, and stir to mix.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the cheese sauce and squash to the pasta and stir to mix well. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and scatter the topping evenly over the surface. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until heated through, the topping is lightly browned, and the cheese sauce is bubbly. Serve immediately.

PENNE PASTA QUATTRO FORMAGGI & BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Buffet

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb butternut squash
peeled and cut into large batons; 2 T olive oil (divided); 1 T chopped sage; 1 lb penne pasta; S&P; 3 T unsalted butter; 3 t ap flour; 2 c whole milk; 2 c heavy cream; 1 1/2 c grated fontina; 3/4 c blue; 1/2 c romano; 3/4 c parmigiano; 4 thick slices coarse country bread; olive oil; 1/2 c grated parmigiano; 1 T chopped sage; 2 T unsalted melted butter; S&P

Steps:

  • Toss squash with olive oil, sage and S&P and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to roast for 15-20 min till tender. Remove and set aside. Cook penne in salted water till al dente. Drain in colander under cold water. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Make the cheese sauce: Bechemel and cook for 15 min until reduced by 1/3. Remove from heat and add cheeses. Cut crusts from bread and cube slices. Make soft crumbs in food processor. Transfer to a bowl and added oil, melted butter and S&P, parmigiano and sage. Preheat to 400. Mix cheese sauce and squash to pasta and stir to mix well. Transfer to 9x13 baking dish and scatter crumbs over top. bake 10-12 min until heated through - cheese bubbly, top brown.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. Look for ripe butternut squash, nutty Parmesan cheese, and creamy fontina cheese.
  • Don't overcook the butternut squash: The squash should be tender but still slightly firm. Overcooking will make it mushy.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings: The amount of salt, pepper, and nutmeg that you add to the dish is a matter of personal preference. Taste the dish as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot, so make sure to serve it immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Penne pasta quattro formaggi with butternut squash is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The combination of butternut squash, four cheeses, and penne pasta is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for a weeknight dinner.

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