PENNE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (2-pound) butternut or kombucha squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup (8 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside. Mix the squash and onion together and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for to 40 to 45 minutes until the vegetables are golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. While the squash mixture is cooling, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 2 cups of the pasta water. Put the pasta, goat cheese and 1 cup of pasta water in a large serving bowl. Toss until the cheese has melted and forms a creamy sauce. Add the squash and onion mixture, the walnuts and the basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with Parmesan and serve. Cook's Note: To toast the walnuts, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes Cool completely before using.

Naveed Iqbal
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Masego Mokwa
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This dish was a disaster. The butternut squash was undercooked and the goat cheese was too strong.


Masallah Mobile
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


elain bahalatseng
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less butternut squash.


Masoom bhatti
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I still enjoyed this dish. The butternut squash and penne were cooked perfectly.


Tariq Rajpoot
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This dish is so creamy and delicious. The goat cheese really makes it.


Rex English
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The butternut squash and goat cheese are a perfect match.


Ambitious Coruscating
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This dish is perfect for fall. The butternut squash and goat cheese are both seasonal ingredients.


Alaziz group
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I added some chopped walnuts to the dish for extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Lindsay Loker
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used pre-cut butternut squash and it saved me a lot of time.


Lenessa Benjamin
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The goat cheese and penne helped to balance out the sweetness of the squash.


Yaseen awan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation was beautiful.


Masud Juwel
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and goat cheese were a delicious combination, and the penne cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.