TORTELLINI WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, MUSHROOMS, GRUYERE, AND OPTIONAL SAUSAGE

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Tortellini with Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Gruyere, and Optional Sausage image

This easy and cheesy (yet still relatively light) one-dish dinner is the perfect use for the winter squash that's so plentiful right now. Nutty Gruyere cheese complements roasted butternut squash, earthy mushrooms, and fresh tortellini. Make the meat-eaters happy with a little crumbled sweet Italian sausage in theirs.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups diced butternut squash (1/2-inch dice (about a 1 1/2 pound squash))
8 ounces white button mushrooms (sliced)
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Couple turns (or a pinch of freshly ground black pepper)
1 pound fresh cheese-filled tortellini
2 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (divided)
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage (browned and drained)
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage (browned and drained)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, mushrooms, and sage with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread in a single layer on one or two rimmed baking sheets and bake, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, until butternut squash is tender and some sides are golden brown.
  • While the squash is baking, cook the tortellini according to package directions (save the water you used to cook the pasta, you'll need that in a minute!) and brown the sausage, if using.
  • Add tortellini to a large pasta bowl or, if creating a vegetarian half and a meaty half, divide the tortellini between two medium bowls. Top with butternut squash (again divide evenly between the two bowls if making two versions) and top one half or all with sausage, if using.
  • Sprinkle two cups of the Gruyere on top and add a couple of tablespoons of pasta water. Toss gently until cheese is melted and pasta is coated. You may need to add another tablespoon or two of the pasta water.
  • Pass the remaining cheese at the table for sprinkling over individual servings.

Delly Rose
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I highly recommend this tortellini dish. It's a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Moorat Tv
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This tortellini dish is my new favorite comfort food. It's so warm and satisfying.


kkgghh kgf
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your friends and family.


Kadelia Comrie
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Harold Whitley
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I'm not a fan of Gruyère cheese, so I used Parmesan cheese instead. The dish was still delicious!


Robert Kiser
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This tortellini dish is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I simply shredded the turkey and added it to the sauce.


Kolapo Sulaimon adekunle
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I made this dish for my Italian grandmother, and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the tortellini her mother used to make.


Olumati Goodnews Chimnumeso
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


M sagheer
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless tortellini dish. The butternut squash and mushrooms were hearty and flavorful.


David Smoore
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This tortellini dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The butternut squash and mushrooms are hidden in the sauce, so they won't even know they're there!


Usman Raja
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I love the combination of butternut squash and mushrooms in this dish. The Gruyère cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor.


Lily Parvin
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This tortellini dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


M- Series
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I made this dish with whole wheat tortellini and it was still delicious. I also used a light cream instead of heavy cream to make it a little healthier.


Nomi Nomikhan
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. The Gruyère cheese helped to balance out the earthy flavor of the mushrooms.


Dorothy Mworia
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I also added some chopped spinach to the sauce for an extra boost of nutrition.


Barsam Hosini
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The tortellini was cooked al dente and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Stevens Duncan
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This tortellini dish is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I especially loved the crispy sage leaves on top.


Folashade Adebimpe
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Ttt Op
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This tortellini dish was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and mushrooms added a delicious depth of flavor, and the Gruyère cheese was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again soon.