PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ouncescavatappi or other spiral-shaped pasta
1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound)
5 cups packed spinach leaves (about 1 bunch)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for cooking pasta.
  • Quarter, seed, and peel squash. Cut squash into 1/2-inch cubes. Coarsely chop spinach and mince garlic.
  • In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté squash with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 7 minutes.
  • While squash is cooking, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
  • Add spinach and garlic to skillet with squash and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until any liquid is evaporated. Add pasta and reserved cooking water and bring to a boil. Season pasta with lemon juice and salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat and toss pasta with Parmesan.

Victor is hereTM
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This pasta dish is the perfect fall comfort food. The roasted butternut squash and spinach are so flavorful, and the creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted chicken, and it was a hit with the whole family. Highly rec


salma sherif
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pasta dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The roasted butternut squash and spinach are a great combination, and the creamy sauce is so flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flake


Clay Conley
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. The roasted squash and spinach are a great combination, and the creamy sauce is so flavorful. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Henry Kuye
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I've made this pasta dish several times, and it's always a hit. The roasted butternut squash and spinach are so flavorful, and the creamy sauce is the perfect complement. I usually add a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick. Hi


Md Amran Alli
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The butternut squash and spinach are roasted to perfection, and the creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful. I always serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Aaliyah Perkins
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I love this pasta dish! The butternut squash and spinach are a great combination, and the creamy sauce is so flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again!


Moayad Alhajjeh
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This pasta dish is the perfect fall comfort food. The butternut squash and spinach are roasted to perfection, and the creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted chicken, and it was a hit with the whole family. Highly re


Suzanne Sanders
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection, and the creamy sauce was so rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again, even though I'm


mike larson
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the way the butternut squash and spinach roast together, and the creamy sauce is so flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal. Highly reco


Matthew Fox jr
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and the creamy sauce was a perfect complement to the roasted butternut squash and spinach. I'll definitely be making this again for my n


Emmanuel Musinga
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I'm a vegetarian, so I'm always looking for new and interesting pasta dishes that don't include meat. This one is perfect! The butternut squash and spinach are hearty and flavorful, and the creamy sauce is so rich and satisfying. I'll definitely be m


Su jue ei kyaw Su jue ei kyaw
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The butternut squash and spinach are hidden in the creamy sauce, so they're not even noticeable. My kids loved it, and I felt good about feeding them something healthy.


Okwara Obiajulum
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The butternut squash and spinach are roasted to perfection, and the creamy sauce is rich and flavorful. I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese on top, and it was divine. H


Mudasir Tunio
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pasta dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The butternut squash and spinach are a great combination, and the creamy sauce is so flavorful. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a h


Ssempagala Khassim Allan
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This pasta dish is a definite winner! The butternut squash and spinach pair perfectly, and the creamy sauce is to die for. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again