Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our enticing butternut squash stuffed pasta bake recipes. These delectable dishes combine the richness of butternut squash, the warmth of aromatic spices, and the comforting embrace of pasta, all baked to perfection. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite, as the creamy squash filling pairs seamlessly with the tender pasta, enveloped in a blanket of melted cheese. Explore variations that cater to diverse tastes, from a classic Italian-inspired bake to a vegan delight. Embark on a culinary adventure that promises to satisfy and nourish, leaving your taste buds craving more.
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, white onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, vegetable broth, almond milk, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried sage, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add butternut squash and onion to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Add roasted squash and onion to a food processor or blender. Add vegetable broth, almond milk, and blend until smooth.
- In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sage. Cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add squash puree and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked pasta and steamed broccoli and stir to combine.
- Top with Parmesan, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 13 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS
I rarely invite friends for dinner without someone requesting this easy pasta casserole. The sweet squash complements the spicy sausage, and the creamy goat cheese makes it all just melt in your mouth! You can substitute manicotti or even rolled lasagna noodles for the shells. The stuffed shells and sauce can be prepared a day ahead and assembled just before baking. -Taylor Hale, Sonoma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast squash, stirring halfway through, until tender and starting to caramelize, 40 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; roughly mash. Reduce heat to 350°., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain., In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage and 1 cup onion, crumbling meat, until no longer pink. Add baby kale; cook until kale is tender, 3-5 minutes. Mix with squash. Stir in 4 ounces goat cheese., In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Add remaining onion; cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, sage and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes. Pulse in a blender until combined. Add half-and-half; pulse until smooth. Pour about half of sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons squash mixture; arrange in the baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells; top with remaining goat cheese. Bake, covered, until beginning to bubble, 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake another 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND RICOTTA STUFFED PASTA
A very hearty meal that looks a lot harder to make then it actually is. Perfect to serve at a dinner party because most of the components can be mixed up beforehand leaving you lots of time to get ready. Great for picky eaters (as long as you don't mention the squash!)
Provided by Canadian Girl 029
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 2h15m
Yield 30 shells, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Both the Ricotta and Butternut filling can be made beforehand and frozen, cutting down on prep time.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminium foil and coat with cooking spray.
- With a strong knife remove the stem from the squash.
- Slice the squash in half end-to-end and remove and discard the pulp and seeds.
- Cut each portion in half creating four pieces which are about the same size.
- Place the squash wedges on the baking sheet with the cut side up.
- Coat each piece of squash with butter and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the wedges with aluminum foil and cook in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the wedges from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Remove the flesh from the skin and mash in a medium bowl adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- In a large bowl combine the ricotta, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of your pesto,1/4 cup of your parmesan, salt and pepper to taste as well as a little bit of nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add pasta shells cooking for 8 minutes (until al-dente).
- Drain pasta and cool in cold water, drain again of all water.
- In a 9x13 inch casserole dish pour tomato sauce and water adding the 2 tablespoons of remaining pesto.
- Divide and stuff the mashed squash into the bottom part of the pasta shells.
- Top the squash with the ricotta mixture, stuffing the pasta shells as full as you can.
- Set the stuffed pasta shells stuffed side up on top of the tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle the shells with the remaining parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until the pasta is golden on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.5, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 167.8, Sodium 883.3, Carbohydrate 107, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 13.4, Protein 37.4
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, olive oil, rice, vegetable stock, garlic, tomatoes, black beans, corn, fresh cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper
Provided by Chandreyee Sen
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle halves with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bake squash for 45-50 minutes until soft enough to scoop, but not completely cooked. Set aside to let cool.
- In a pot or sauté pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil. Then add rice and vegetable stock. Cover the lid and cook it for few minutes until the rice is soft.
- Add garlic, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and salt and mix well until the spices are fragrant.
- Scoop out insides of squash leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border around the edge. and add it to the rice mixture. Then add cheddar cheese.
- Now, scoop rice mixture into squash halves until full. Sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake 400 °F (200 °C) for 40 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 7 grams
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and that's how I came up with this meal-in-one squash idea. Ham, mustard, apples and brown sugar go so well with butternut squash.-Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up; stuff with ham mixture. Cover unstuffed end of squash with foil to prevent drying. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
FESTIVE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, olive oil, onion, garlic, chickpeas, fresh thyme, dried sage, salt, pepper, quinoa, vegetable broth, kale, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, cooking twine
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Sides
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle halves with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bake squash for 45-50 minutes until soft enough to scoop, but not completely cooked. Set aside to let cool.
- In pot or sauté pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil. Then add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add chickpeas, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Then sauté until chickpeas are golden and spices are fragrant.
- Add quinoa to pan, stirring constantly, toast quinoa for 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- After 15-20 minutes, uncover and stir in kale. Then cover and let simmer for five more minutes or until kale is wilted.
- Stir in pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries and sauté for 3-5 more minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- Scoop out insides of squash leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border around the edge. Then scoop quinoa mixture into squash halves until full.
- Carefully flip one squash half on top of the other.
- Using 5 pieces of cooking twine, carefully tie the two squash halves together into 6 equally spaced sections.
- Return stuffed squash to oven for 5-10 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes. To serve, Cut thick slices using twine to hold squash halves together.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. A heavy squash for its size is also a good sign.
- Roast the butternut squash properly: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Be sure to roast it until it is tender, but not mushy.
- Use a good quality pasta: The pasta is the base of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality pasta that will hold its shape and cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese is another key ingredient in this dish. Use a cheese that has a strong flavor, such as Parmesan or cheddar.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. For example, you could add some chopped bacon or sausage to the filling, or you could use a different type of cheese.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash stuffed pasta bake is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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