Butternut Squash Shells And Cheese Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Shells And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Large Butternut (squash); 13 ounces, weight Medium Pasta Shells; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 1 cup Milk; 1 teaspoon Salt; Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Sage; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese, Shredded; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; Butter Flavored Cooking Spray

Servings: persons

1 Large Butternut (squash)
13 ounces, weight Medium Pasta Shells
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Dried Sage
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese, Shredded
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
Butter Flavored Cooking Spray

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Put whole butternut squash into the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until you can easily insert a knife through the skin. Remove squash from the oven and place it on a cutting board. Cut squash open and let it cool. (You can do this a day or more ahead of time and keep it in the fridge if that makes your life easier.)
2
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
3
When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop flesh out and put it into a food processor or blender. Add chicken broth, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sage and puree until smooth.
4
In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, squash puree, cheddar and Gouda cheeses and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings until you feel happy. You may also add a bit more milk if you'd like a creamier consistency.
5
Pour pasta into an 8x11 casserole dish. Top with panko and spray generously with cooking spray.
6
Bake uncovered at 350 F for 20 minutes or until top is crunchy and beginning to brown.
7
Notes: I prefer shells because they are like little delicious bowls for the sauce, but you can use any variety of small pasta that you like.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Large Butternut (squash), 13 ounces, weight Medium Pasta Shells, 1 cup Chicken Broth, 1 cup Milk, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Shells And Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Shells And Cheese

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