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Whole Wheat Penne with Butternut Squash and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Roasted butternut squash and red bell pepper are pureed into a healthy, creamy pasta sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower cut into medium-sized florets
- 4 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced into 1-inch strips
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½-3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne cooked according to package instructions
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Spray two rimmed baking sheets with an oil mister (or line them with parchment paper). Put the cauliflower on one sheet and the squash and pepper on the other. Coat the vegetables with an oil mister or toss them with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, stir, and roast for an additional 20 minutes or until the they're tender and just beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
- Put ½ cup of broth, squash and pepper pieces in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. If sauce is too thick, add the remaining broth. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine the sauce, cooked penne, and cauliflower; toss to coat and divide into bowls.
- To make the Crispy Parmesan Circles, heat the oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the cheese into 4 large circles on the baking sheet — the individual cheese shreds should touch, but they shouldn't overlap too much or they won't get crispy. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until crispy and browned on the edges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
368mg
(15%)
Potassium
997mg
(28%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
15974IU
(319%)
Vitamin C
137mg
(152%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 15974IU | 319% |
| Vitamin C | 137mg | 152% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.