Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
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5.0
                                            
                                            9 reviews
                                        
                                    
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                        Prep Time
15 mins
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                        Cook Time
15 mins
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                        Total Time
50 mins
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                        Servings
2 servings
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                        Calories
471 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course
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                        Cuisine
American
 
																									Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
															
																
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													Tender penne pasta tossed with fresh pesto, roasted butternut squash, baby kale, and parmesan cheese. This dish is uber easy and full of flavor! Serves 2 as a main dish and 4 as a scrumptious side!Recipe yields 2 main dishes or four small sides.
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                                Ingredients
- 1-1.5 cups cubed butternut squash
 - 1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
 - salt and pepper to taste
 - 4-6 oz dry penne pasta
 - ¼ cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
 - 1 cup fresh baby kale
 - 1/3-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
 - any additional salt and pepper to taste
 - parsley to garnish
 
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
 - Coat squash with olive oil and lay flat on a baking sheet.
 - Season with salt and pepper and roast for 30-40 minutes.
 - Set a timer, measure out your remaining ingredients, and walk away.
 - After about 25 min have passed, boil you pasta, cooking according to package instructions.
 - Drain and return the penne to the pot, adding in the kale and pesto while the pasta is still hot. If you added extra veggies or just really love pesto, feel free to add a little extra into the pot! I won't tell! In fact, I'll join you!
 - Reduce burner heat to lowest setting and stir to wilt the baby kale.
 - Add your squash [which should now be perfectly roasted] and a hearty sprinkling of parmesan cheese and garnish with a little parsley for pizazz.
 - Serve straight up or add your favorite pasta night extras for a balanced meal. Enjoy!
 
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												471kcal
																									(24%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												57g
																									(19%)
																																			
												Protein  
												17g
																									(34%)
																																			
												Fat  
												20g
																									(31%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												5g
																									(25%)
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												17mg
																									(6%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												564mg
																									(24%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												558mg
																									(16%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												4g
																									(16%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												4g
																									(8%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												11557IU
																									(231%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												55mg
																									(61%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												331mg
																									(33%)
																																			
												Iron  
												2mg
																									(11%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% | 
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% | 
| Protein | 17g | 34% | 
| Fat | 20g | 31% | 
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% | 
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | 
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% | 
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% | 
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | 
| Sugar | 4g | 8% | 
| Vitamin A | 11557IU | 231% | 
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% | 
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% | 
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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