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Baked 4 Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni

Baked 4 Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni

Indulge in Baked 4 Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni, a creamy comfort dish that combines sweetness and savory notes, perfect for any dinner gathering.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 shallot, halved
  • 6-10 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
  • chili flakes to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Pasta and Dairy
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound rigatoni or other short cut pasta
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded fontina or provolone cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • food processor
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, butternut squash, shallot, garlic, oregano, and a pinch each of chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  3. Pop the garlic cloves out of their skin. Add the roasted butternut squash, shallot, garlic, and ricotta to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large, oven-safe skillet, bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
  2. Stir in the pureed butternut squash mixture. Add the milk or cream, Italian seasoning, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring to combine.
  3. Stir in the gouda and parmesan until melted.
  4. Remove from heat and top with the fontina cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different cheeses or additional vegetables like kale for extra nutrition.

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