5 from 9 votes
Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
471 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 cups butternut squash cubed
- 1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4-6 oz penne pasta dry
- ¼ cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup kale fresh, baby
- 1/3-1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste, any additional
- black pepper to taste, any additional
- parsley for 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!
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Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471
% 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.