Best 7 Whole Wheat Penne With Butternut Squash And Beet Greens Recipes

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For those who crave a healthy and delectable meal, look no further than the enchanting combination of whole wheat penne, butternut squash, and vibrant beet greens. This recipe takes you on a culinary journey, showcasing the essence of wholesome ingredients and the art of creating a balanced dish.

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WHOLE-WHEAT PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BEET GREENS



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Chunks of tender butternut squash provide the beta-carotene in this hearty fall entree of whole-wheat pasta and beet greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 16-ounce package whole-wheat penne, or other pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, cut into slivers
1 small butternut squash (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
3 ounces beet greens, from 1 bunch beets (or red or green Swiss chard), tough stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 ounces low-fat goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; set aside, covered with plastic wrap.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add squash, and cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add sherry, and cook until liquid evaporates. Add stock, and cook until vegetables are tender and stock is reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in greens, and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add pasta, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 g, Cholesterol 14 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 523 g

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BEET GREENS, GOAT CHEESE, TOASTED WALNUTS AND MINT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups beet greens
3/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel and cut butternut squash into 1/2-inch cubes. Place on 2 sheet trays, drizzle with olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt and distribute evenly. Place in oven and bake until softened and golden.
  • Wash beet greens and de-stem and chiffonade greens. Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Remove squash from the oven and toss in beet greens, mint and goat cheese. Top with toasted walnuts. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve warm.

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 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.

WHEAT PASTA WITH SAUTEED BEET GREENS AND TOMATOES



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This recipe was inspired by a trip to the farmer's market in fall. It makes great use of an ingredient you might otherwise throw away, and beautifully shows off fall colors. The juice from the beet greens does stain, so be careful to use a non-staining cutting board and wash your utensils right away- also be careful of your clothes.

Provided by Kim_150

Categories     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
4 cups beet leaves (yield from 1 large bunch of beets)
1/2 cup onion, sliced
0.5 (13 1/4 ounce) box whole wheat pasta
1 pint yellow cherry tomato
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Separate greens from beets; set beets aside for later use. Wash greens well.
  • Remove stems from greens; set stems aside. If necessary, cut greens into edible pieces.
  • Cook pasta according to directions on its box. Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pot or pan large enough to hold all of the greens.
  • Add garlic and cook over medium heat until slightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add stems and onions, and cook until stems are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add greens and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low. Add remaining ingredients, and toss until everything is mixed and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 109.9, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.9

PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LIMA BEANS



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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.

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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In this filling, healthful, delicious recipe, butternut squash forms the sauce. Use frozen butternut squash cubes or cube and roast a fresh butternut squash yourself.

Provided by Hannah Verrinder

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups butternut squash, cooked until soft
1 small yellow onion
2 1/2 cups whole wheat penne, uncooked
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
4 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add penne; cook 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and return to pot, removed from heat.
  • Slice onion. Add to skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 10 minutes, or until soft and lightly browned.
  • Chop garlic; add to onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add onion and butternut squash to penne; stir until butternut squash loses its structure.
  • Add olive oil, wheat germ, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.7

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, seasonal butternut squash. Look for squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has soft spots or bruises.
  • Roast the butternut squash before adding it to the pasta. This will help to caramelize the squash and bring out its natural sweetness.
  • Use a variety of greens in the pesto. Arugula, spinach, and basil are all good choices. You can also add other herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, to taste.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Whole wheat pasta tends to cook more quickly than white pasta, so be sure to keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it is al dente.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot, so serve it as soon as it is ready.

Conclusion:

This whole wheat penne with butternut squash and beet greens is a delicious and healthy fall dish. The roasted butternut squash adds a sweet and savory flavor to the pasta, while the beet greens add a pop of color and nutrients. The pesto is a great way to add flavor and creaminess to the dish. This pasta is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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