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Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta.

Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta

A delicious creamy roasted garlic butternut squash pasta recipe that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Food Processor
  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Oil and Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 6-10 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Squash and Prosciutto

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 8 slices prosciutto

Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 pound long or short cut pasta
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
  • ½ cup shredded gouda cheese
  • cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, butternut squash, garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Arrange the prosciutto around the squash. Bake for 20 minutes, check the prosciutto, then bake another 10-15 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  • Add the butternut squash, garlic, and ricotta to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
  • In a large skillet, melt together the butter, sage, and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Cook until the butter is browning, then add the butternut puree and ½ cup pasta cooking water, stirring until combined. Melt in the gouda and parmesan.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. If needed, thin the pasta sauce with a little of the reserved cooking water.
  • Divide the pasta between plates. Top with parmesan and prosciutto. Twirl the pasta up. EAT and ENJOY.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 326kcal
Keyword butternut squash, comfort food, Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta, garlic, pasta, Vegetarian
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