Butternut Squash and Parsnip Baked Pasta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This meatless dish combines two autumn vegetables that I love. It's warming, spicy, and very satisfying. It's homey enough to serve on weeknights and festive enough to serve during the holidays. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup finely chopped onion |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash |
1 cup chopped parsnip |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried parsley |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided |
2 cups uncooked penne pasta |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided |
cooking spray |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup 1% low-fat milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add squash and parsnip; sauté 10 minutes. Stir in sage, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; remove from heat.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Combine squash mixture, pasta, and 1/4 cup cheese in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, tossing gently to combine.
4. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add reserved cooking liquid; cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5. Pour milk mixture over pasta mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
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