BAKED PUMPKIN AND CREAM PASTA

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds pumpkin or butternut squash, diced or sliced
Olive oil cooking spray
Salt and pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bundle Tuscan kale, chard or dandelion greens, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 pound penne or fusilli

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the squash on a baking sheet and spray with olive oil spray, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, and roast to tender, 30 minutes. Puree in a food processor with the stock (or mash with the stock.
  • Simmer the puree with the cream to thicken a bit; add half the cheese.
  • In a skillet heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the kale and wilt.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente and save a small ladleful of starchy cooking water just before draining. Toss the pasta with the puree, greens and starchy water; transfer to baking dish and top with more cheese. Cool and store.
  • Bring the pasta to room temperature to bake. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until brown and bubbly on top, 40 minutes or so from room temperature.

Alphonso Chaidez
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I would recommend this pasta to others.


rm jahid
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This pasta was delicious!


Dredan McKay
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I would make this pasta again.


Gelu Tamang
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This pasta was a bit bland.


Solman Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I thought this pasta was pretty good.


MD sobon
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This pasta was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tom Phelan
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I love this pasta! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Subhan Mobils
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This pasta was easy to make and very tasty. I used canned pumpkin and it turned out great.


Antony Mwathi
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I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The pumpkin and cream sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bawali Bausa
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This pasta was amazing! I love the combination of pumpkin and cream. It was very easy to make, and it was a hit with my family.