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Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta {30 minute meal}

Butternut Squash Pasta is an easy and downright delicious dish that is basically just veggies! Make it in 30 minutes or less!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound short cut pasta
  • 3 lb butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock + extra if needed
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese use the real stuff! + extra to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil for pasta. Stir in half a pound of short cut pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, bring butternut squash and chicken stock to boil in a separate pot. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until squash is fork tender.
  3. Using a potato masher, mash squash into a paste. DO NOT drain out the chicken stock. This will make the sauce.
  4. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, butter and 3/4 of the cheese and cooked pasta. Stir and add in more chicken stock to make sauce the consistency you desire, if needed. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 1481mg (42%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 36554IU (731%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 459mg (46%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Potassium 1481mg 32%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 36554IU 731%
Vitamin C 72mg 80%
Calcium 459mg 46%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.