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Butternut Squash Whole Wheat Pasta

Butternut Squash Whole Wheat Pasta is a gorgeously vibrant vegetarian pasta dish made with goat cheese, radicchio, toasted walnut and fresh basil.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword butternut squash pasta, easy pasta recipes, fall pasta recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4-1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1/2 radicchio
  • 2 ounce goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil chiffonade

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta according to package and drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water.

  2. Preheat oven to 400°. Spread butternut squash in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and roast until tender, tossing once, for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and place half of squash in a blender or food processor along with 1/4 cup coconut milk, nutmeg and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree until a saucy consistency is achieved, gradually adding more coconut milk and/or pasta water if necessary to thin out. Set aside sauce and remaining squash.

  3. Place radicchio on a cast iron skillet over high heat or a prepared grill and cook until edges are crisp and slightly charred, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and slice thinly.

  4. Toss pasta with sauce, butternut squash, toasted walnut and radicchio. Divide into bowls and top with goat cheese and basil.