Penne With Garlicky Butternut Squash Recipes

PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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.

CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE #RAGU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in the olive oil until transparent (7-10 minutes).
• Add mashed roasted garlic and mix until garlic is incorporated throughout the onions. Turn off heat.
• Add butternut squash, Ragu Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce, basil, white pepper, goat cheese, pasta and 1 cup Italian cheeses. Mix well and transfer to 13 x 9" baking dish.
• Wipe out skillet.
• Remove sausage from its casings and cook in skillet over medium - medium high heat until cooked through and crumbly (break up sausage into small pieces as you are cooking). Drain and add to butternut/alfredo mixture.
• Stir the entire mixture well.
• Combine Parmesan Cheese, bread crumbs and butter.
• Sprinkle top of casserole with 1 cup Italian Cheese followed by the cheese/bread crumb mixture.
• Bake until light brown on top and bubbly (30-45 minutes).
• Freezes well before or after cooking.

PENNE WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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.

GARLICKY BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the parsley, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add squash and toss to coat. , Transfer to an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until squash is just tender.