Whole Wheat Pasta with Braised Winter Squash and Gr

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta with Braised Winter Squash and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons olive oil or other vegetable oil; 4 ounces tofu smoked and cubed; 1 large onions chopped; 4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups stock vegetable, or other broth; 1 pound butternut squash peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 bunch kale or collard, or swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 ounces pasta, penne or rigatoni or fusilli, whole wheat; ⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Servings: persons

1 3/4 teaspoons olive oil or other vegetable oil
4 ounces tofu smoked and cubed
1 large onions chopped
4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups stock vegetable, or other broth
1 pound butternut squash peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 bunch kale or collard, or swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces pasta, penne or rigatoni or fusilli, whole wheat
⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil for cooking pasta.
2
Add oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Stir in smoked tofu and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
5
Stir onion into the pan, cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 3 minutes.
6
Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper, cook, stirring, for about 40 seconds to 1 minute.
7
Return the tofu to the pan and add broth and squash, bring to a simmer.
8
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Stir in greens and cook until immerse.
10
Cover and cook until the squash and greens are tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
11
At the same time, cook pasta until just tender, about 9 minutes according to package directions.
12
Drain and return to the pot.
13
Stir in the squash mixture, Parmesan, salt and pepper to taste.
14
Toss until evenly coated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 teaspoons olive oil or other vegetable oil, 4 ounces tofu smoked and cubed, 1 large onions chopped, 4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Pasta with Braised Winter Squash and Greens 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.

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Braised Winter Squash and Greens

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