Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, And Walnut Cavatappi Recipe

Name: Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, And Walnut Cavatappi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups butternut squash cubed peeled, about 1 1/3 pounds; 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly, divided; cooking spray; 8 ounces cavatappi uncooked; 1 cup onion prechopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup 2% reduced fat milk divided; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 2 large egg yolks; 2 ounces blue cheese crumbled, about 1/2 cup; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts toasted

Servings: persons

4 cups butternut squash cubed peeled, about 1 1/3 pounds
2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly, divided
cooking spray
8 ounces cavatappi uncooked
1 cup onion prechopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup 2% reduced fat milk divided
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 large egg yolks
2 ounces blue cheese crumbled, about 1/2 cup
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts toasted

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Combine squash, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425u00b0 for 24 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
3
Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta; keep warm.
4
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in 1/2 cup milk, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk, flour, and yolks in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Slowly add egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently with a whisk.
5
Combine squash, pasta, and milk mixture in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

1929

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups butternut squash cubed peeled, about 1 1/3 pounds, 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly, divided, and more.

Yes, Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, And Walnut Cavatappi falls under the General 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.

Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, And Walnut Cavatappi

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