Low Fat Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta Recipe

Name: Low Fat Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoons Salt, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Rosemary Or Thyme; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 3 cups Butternut Squash In 1 Inch Cubes; 4 slices Turkey Bacon; 8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Skim Milk; 3/4 cups Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 teaspoons Salt, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Rosemary Or Thyme
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
3 cups Butternut Squash In 1 Inch Cubes
4 slices Turkey Bacon
8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
2 cups Skim Milk
3/4 cups Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, rosemary, and pepper.
3
Place squash on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt mixture.
4
Bake at 425 degrees F for 45 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
5
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
6
Cook the turkey bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
7
Remove bacon from pan and crumble.
8
Combine squash mixture and bacon; set aside.
9
Cook pasta according to the package directions.
10
Drain well.
11
Combine flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.
12
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk; bring to a boil.
13
Cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Add mozzarella, stirring until cheese melts.
16
Add pasta to cheese mixture, tossing well to combine.
17
Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; top with squash mixture.
18
Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
19
Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.

1435

kcal

Calories

146

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 teaspoons Salt, Divided, 1/2 teaspoons Rosemary Or Thyme, 1/4 teaspoons Pepper, 3 cups Butternut Squash In 1 Inch Cubes, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Low Fat Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta

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