Best 9 Penne With Butternut Squash And Pancetta Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the nutty sweetness of butternut squash with the savory smokiness of pancetta? Look no further than penne with butternut squash and pancetta! This satisfying pasta dish is a feast for the senses, offering a balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. The butternut squash provides a velvety texture and a touch of sweetness, while the pancetta adds a rich and smoky depth of flavor. Combined with tender penne pasta, this dish is a surefire hit that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the best penne with butternut squash and pancetta recipe that suits your culinary preferences!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (2-pound) butternut or kabocha squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup (8 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Mix the squash and onion together and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for to 40 to 45 minutes until the vegetables are golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • While the squash mixture is cooling, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 2 cups of the pasta water. Put the pasta, goat cheese and 1 cup of pasta water in a large serving bowl. Toss until the cheese has melted and forms a creamy sauce. Add the squash and onion mixture, the walnuts and the basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PANCETTA PENNE



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Salty pancetta and sweet squash combine beautifully in this easy pasta recipe from Gennaro Contaldo. On the table in 30 minutes, it's a perfect midweek meal.

Provided by Gennaro Contaldo

Categories     Dinner, Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 1

Pancetta, Pasta

Steps:

  • Start by preparing your ingredients. Finely slice the pancetta, shallots and chilli, then chop the squash into 1cm cubes. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, add the pancetta and fry for 1 minute, then stir in the shallots, chilli and rosemary leaves. Cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the squash and pour in the hot stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the liquid has reduced slightly. Meanwhile, cook the penne in a large pan of boiling salted water until very al dente - it'll continue cooking in the sauce so it's important to undercook it. Reserving some of the cooking water, drain the penne and add to the sauce. Stir gently, adding a splash of the cooking water to loosen, if needed, then cook for a further 2 minutes to let the penne soak up all those beautiful flavours. Finely grate in the Parmesan and stir until deliciously creamy. Serve with a twist of pepper and an extra grating of Parmesan.

PANCETTA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound bucatini
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces diced pancetta
2 cups diced butternut squash
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped kale
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Fresh basil, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 3 cups pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the pancetta, butternut squash and onion. Cook until the pancetta is golden and crisp and the squash has softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme and garlic, then cook for an additional minute. Add the kale and approximately half of the Parmesan, followed by the white wine. Stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any bits.
  • Add the pasta and the reserved pasta water. Toss and allow the kale to wilt and the sauce to thicken, an additional minute or two.
  • Squeeze over the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts, the remaining Parmesan and torn basil. Serve straight from the skillet.

PENNE WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash

Provided by Angelo Acquista

Categories     HarperCollins     Pasta     Butternut Squash     Healthy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 pound penne pasta
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • 2. Toss the squash cubes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt (if using) and mix well. Spread onto a baking pan in a single layer and roast for 20 to 30 minutes until soft. Increase the oven temperature to broil and broil the squash for 2 minutes more.
  • 3. When the squash is almost done, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt (if using) and the penne and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
  • 4. Place half of the squash into a blender along with the reserved pasta water and puree until it is smooth. It should have the consistency of tomato sauce.
  • 5. Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pan over low heat. Add the onion and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt (if using) and cook until the onion is softened.
  • 6. Add the squash puree and roasted squash cubes to the onion, and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 7. Stir in the drained pasta, and remove the pan from the heat.
  • 8. Stir in the Parmigiano, parsley, and pepper, and drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil.

PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND MUSHROOMS



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I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.

Provided by jojobeanzsis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • To serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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 BUTTERNUT-SAGE SAUCE



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Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     Dairy     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Sage     Noodle     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb peeled butternut squash pieces
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup) plus additional for serving
1 lb penne rigate

Steps:

  • Process squash and onion in a food processor until finely chopped, about 1 minute.
  • Heat butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add sage and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add chopped squash mixture, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and squash is very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and remove squash mixture from heat.
  • While squash mixture simmers, cook penne in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Add 1/2 cup cooking water to squash mixture, then add drained pasta, tossing to combine.
  • Thin sauce with additional cooking water as desired and serve pasta with additional cheese on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid any squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Roast the butternut squash properly: Roasting the butternut squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Be sure to roast the squash until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use high-quality pancetta: Pancetta is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality product. Look for pancetta that is firm and has a good amount of fat.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pancetta and butternut squash, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Add the pasta at the right time: The pasta should be added to the pan after the butternut squash and pancetta have been cooked. This will prevent the pasta from becoming overcooked.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese that you use in this dish will add a lot of flavor. Choose a cheese that is flavorful and melts well, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.

Conclusion:

This penne with butternut squash and pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted butternut squash is sweet and flavorful, the pancetta adds a salty and savory flavor, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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