Butternut Squash Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 236.8
- Total Fat: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 205.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 45.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
- Protein: 7.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Butternut Squash Pasta calories by ingredient
Introduction
Vegan Pasta dish from T. Collin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Vegan Pasta dish from T. Collin Campbell Center for Nutrition StudiesNumber of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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6 cup, cubes Butternut Squash
1 cup, chopped Onions, raw
1 tbsp Rosemary
1 tbsp Lemon juice
.5 tsp Salt
3 serving Pacific Natural Foods Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth, 1 cup
.5 cup, chopped Walnuts soaked in water at least 3 hours
3.75 cup Pasta, whole wheat - Kroger Salad Rotini (3/4 cup dry per serving)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2 In a large saucepan sauté the onions in 3-4 tablespoons of water until the onions soften (4-6 minutes). Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. Add water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent burning.
3 Add the squash, vegetable broth, rosemary and red pepper flakes. Bring the mix to a boil, reduce to a simmer, partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the squash is tender. Add more broth if needed but only enough to cover the squash.
4 Transfer the mix to a blender. Drain the walnuts and add to the blender along with the lemon juice, and salt. Blend on high until smooth and well combined.
5 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water. Shake off any excess water and return the pasta to the pot.
6 Add the butternut squash sauce to the pasta and mix well. Transfer the mix to a 9x13 inch casserole dish (or a deep 9x9 inch dish) and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the top is browned.
7 While the pasta is baking, toast the walnuts. Spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes until fragrant. Watch closely as they’ll burn quickly! Remove from the oven and once cool roughly chop them. Add the chopped walnuts to a bowl and mix in the additional teaspoon of finely chopped rosemary.
6. When the pasta is done, remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with the toasted walnut/rosemary mix. Divide among plates or bowls and enjoy!
Serving Size: Serves 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SISSYFEB48.
2 In a large saucepan sauté the onions in 3-4 tablespoons of water until the onions soften (4-6 minutes). Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. Add water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent burning.
3 Add the squash, vegetable broth, rosemary and red pepper flakes. Bring the mix to a boil, reduce to a simmer, partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the squash is tender. Add more broth if needed but only enough to cover the squash.
4 Transfer the mix to a blender. Drain the walnuts and add to the blender along with the lemon juice, and salt. Blend on high until smooth and well combined.
5 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water. Shake off any excess water and return the pasta to the pot.
6 Add the butternut squash sauce to the pasta and mix well. Transfer the mix to a 9x13 inch casserole dish (or a deep 9x9 inch dish) and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the top is browned.
7 While the pasta is baking, toast the walnuts. Spread them on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes until fragrant. Watch closely as they’ll burn quickly! Remove from the oven and once cool roughly chop them. Add the chopped walnuts to a bowl and mix in the additional teaspoon of finely chopped rosemary.
6. When the pasta is done, remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with the toasted walnut/rosemary mix. Divide among plates or bowls and enjoy!
Serving Size: Serves 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SISSYFEB48.