Autumn Pasta Bowl
A cozy celebration of fall flavors with tender pasta, roasted butternut squash, vibrant spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta: Choose your favorite type (penne, farfalle, or spaghetti). Gluten-free option available.
- Butternut squash: Diced into 1-inch cubes.
- Fresh spinach: Adds color and nutrients.
- Parmesan cheese: Grated for nuttiness. Nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Olive oil: For roasting and sautéing.
- Salt: To taste.
- Pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash: cut in half, scoop out seeds, and dice.
- Toss squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil over medium heat until wilted, adding garlic if desired.
- Combine roasted squash, sautéed spinach, drained pasta, and reserved pasta water in the skillet.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; add fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and olive oil.
Notes
Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor. Add cooked protein or other cheeses for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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