5 from 6 votes
Gratin Butternut Squash, Cauliflower with Orzo Pasta
Savor the delicious combination of Gratin Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, and tender Orzo Pasta in this irresistible, hearty dish. Fall is here!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
618 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
French, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled and diced, medium size
- 1 cauliflower florets separated and cut all the same size, medium size
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cup orzo pasta
- 5 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shreeded
TOPPING
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shreeded
- 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Mix the butternut squash, cauliflower, and olive oil. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until soft.
- In a pan, boil salted water and cook your orzo pasta according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Drain and put the pasta back into the cooking pan. Add the mascarpone cheese and parmesan cheese and mix until the mascarpone has melted and the 1 cup of parmesan starts to melt.
- Once the butternut squash and the cauliflower are tender, remove from oven and place on a cutting board. Roughly chop both and add them to the orzo pasta mixture. Combine well.
- In a gratin dish (9x9x21/2), spread the orzo pasta mixture. Mix the panko and three tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or when the top is light golden. Eat warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
618kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
580mg
(24%)
Potassium
1256mg
(27%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
20418IU
(408%)
Vitamin C
109mg
(121%)
Calcium
514mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1256mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 20418IU | 408% |
| Vitamin C | 109mg | 121% |
| Calcium | 514mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.