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Baked 4 Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni

Baked 4 Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni

Baked 4 Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that combines roasted butternut squash with four delicious cheeses for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 shallot, halved
  • 6-10 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
  • chili flakes to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound rigatoni or other short cut pasta
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded fontina or provolone cheese

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • food processor
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425?F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, butternut squash, shallot, garlic, oregano, and a pinch each of chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  3. Pop the garlic cloves out of their skin. Add the butternut squash, shallot, garlic, and ricotta to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large, oven-safe skillet with sides, bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in the pureed butternut squash.
  5. Add the milk or cream, Italian seasoning, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring to combine. Stir in the gouda and parmesan until melted.
  6. Remove from the heat and top with the fontina cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your choice of squash, cheese, or add ins like bacon for extra flavor.

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