Cavatappi With Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Cavatappi With Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound; (ridged corkscrew pasta) or penne rigate; 1 3/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups); 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 ounces; (1 cup) plus additional for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 pound
(ridged corkscrew pasta) or penne rigate
1 3/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 ounces
(1 cup) plus additional for sprinkling

1
Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of
2
until al dente.
3
While heating water for pasta, pulse squash in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Add squash, water (1 cup), sage, and salt and simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter and stir until incorporated.
4
Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in squash mixture, cheese, and pepper to taste until combined well. Season with salt and add some of reserved cooking water to moisten if necessary.

1643

kcal

Calories

173

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound, (ridged corkscrew pasta) or penne rigate, 1 3/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups), 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cavatappi With Butternut Squash 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.

Cavatappi With Butternut Squash

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