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Butternut Squash Pasta Bake Recipe


Ingredients

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  • 20 oz butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 1/4 cup milk, skim
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Roast butternut squash at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Put in large bowl and mash.
  2. While butternut squash is roasting, cook penne pasta per directions.
  3. In medium saucepan, combine milk, flour, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and whisk frequently. Reduce heat and simmer. Stir often until thicken.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in squash and thyme.
  5. Toss pasta with sauce and coat.
  6. Place into baking dish.
  7. Dot top of pasta with spoonfuls of ricotta.
  8. Sprinkle with parmesan and pecans.
  9. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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