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Butternut Squash with Spinach Noodles


  • Author: michael
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

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  • 1 Bag Mrs. Miller’s Spinach Noodles
  • 2 Cups Butternut Squash, cubed
  • 1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 610 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 TBS Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 2 TBS Fresh Rosemary, chopped
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 TBS Butter, salted
  • 1 TBS Fresh Sage, chopped
  • 15oz bag of Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 Cup Gouda Cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, butternut squash, garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake 30 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  3. Add the butternut squash, garlic, 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 according to package directions until al dente. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.
  5. In a large skillet, melt together the butter, sage, and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Cook until the butter is browning, then add the butternut puree and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, stirring until combined. Melt in the gouda and parmesan. Add bag of baby spinach and let it cook down. 
  6. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. If needed, thin the pasta sauce with a little of the reserved cooking water.
  7. Divide the pasta between plates. Top with parmesan. Twirl the pasta up. EAT and ENJOY.
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 Minutes