This creamy roasted garlic butternut squash pasta is a flavorful, warm, and satisfying winter meal. Serve with a side salad.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 6-10 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound long or short cut pasta 
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage 
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese (or your favorite cheese of choice)
  • 1/3 cup grated romano cheese 
Butternut Squash

Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss together olive oil, butternut squash, garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.  Bake for 30-35 minutes. 
  3. Add the butternut squash, garlic, shallot, and ricotta to a food processor.  Puree until smooth.  Season with salt and pepper. 
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta and save 1 cup of pasta water. 
  5. In a large skillet, melt together the butter, sage, and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Cook until the butter is browning, add the puree and 1/2 cup pasta water, stirring until combined.  Mix in the cheeses. 
  6. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine.  If needed, use the rest of the pasta water. 
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Recipe compliments of Home Chef Sarah Biddle and OPL Community Member

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