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Pasta With Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

Pasta With Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

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Pasta With Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lbs butternut squash
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
3/4 tsp kosher salt, more for squash
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb kale (litre small bunch, center ribs removed)
8 oz pasta ( penne regate works well)
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 lemon (finely grated zest of)
lemon juice (freshly squeezed , to taste)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or more )

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a vegetable peeler to peel sqash, halve it lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Dice into 1-inch pieces, toss with about 1 tablespoon olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet in even layer with space between them. Roast, stirring once or twice, until golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop kale into boiling water and cook for 45 seconds. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer to ice water. Bring water back to a boil, adding more if necessary so there is enough to cook pasta.
Drain kale well and wrap in a paper towels and squeeze thoroughly to remove excess moisture. Roughly chop leaves. When water returns to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
In a food processor or blender, pulse together kale, nuts, garlic, salt and lemon zest until smooth and salt has dissolved. With motor running, slowly drizzle in remaining oil until fully incorporated. Add more salt and lemon juice, if necessary.
Drain pasta and reserve a little cooking water. Toss pasta with kale pesto and some pasta cooking water. Add cheese, lemon juice and salt to taste. Serve topped with squash and more cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	570.03 Kcal (2387 kJ)
Calories from fat	311.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.57g	53%
Cholesterol	33.51mg	11%
Sodium	772.27mg	32%
Potassium	1322.47mg	28%
Total Carbs	57.71g	19%
Sugars	5.85g	23%
Dietary Fiber	5.75g	23%
Protein	15.94g	32%
Vitamin C	149.3mg	249%
Vitamin A	3mg	101%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	384.5mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.28 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.72g	53%
Cholesterol	7.48mg	11%
Sodium	172.44mg	32%
Potassium	295.29mg	28%
Total Carbs	12.89g	19%
Sugars	1.31g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	23%
Protein	3.56g	32%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	249%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	101%
Iron	1.1mg	28%
Calcium	85.9mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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