Whole Wheat Penne With Butternut Squash |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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In this filling, healthful, delicious recipe, butternut squash forms the sauce. Use frozen butternut squash cubes or cube and roast a fresh butternut squash yourself. Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups butternut squash, cooked until soft |
1 small yellow onion |
2 1/2 cups whole wheat penne, uncooked |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs |
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes |
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning |
4 garlic cloves |
Directions:
1. Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add penne; cook 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and return to pot, removed from heat.
2. Slice onion. Add to skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 10 minutes, or until soft and lightly browned.
3. Chop garlic; add to onion and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add onion and butternut squash to penne; stir until butternut squash loses its structure.
5. Add olive oil, wheat germ, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
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