Pasta with Butternut Squash and Lima Beans Recipe

Name: Pasta with Butternut Squash and Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces seeded peeled butternut squash (from about one 2-pound squash); 1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed; 2 cups (or more) canned vegetable broth; 10 ounces penne pasta (3 cups); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces seeded peeled butternut squash (from about one 2-pound squash)
1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
2 cups (or more) canned vegetable broth
10 ounces penne pasta (3 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
3
Add garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and stir 1 minute.
4
Add squash and lima beans and saute 3 minutes.
5
Add 2 cups broth and bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
9
Drain.
10
Return to pot.
11
Add squash mixture to pasta.
12
Toss to blend, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to moisten if necessary.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Transfer to bowl.
15
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

1982

kcal

Calories

172

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Butternut Squash and Lima Beans 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.

Pasta with Butternut Squash and Lima Beans

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