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Hubbard squash pasta

Roasted Hubbard squash combined with blue cheese and sage making this Hubbard squash pasta the perfect cozy dinner full of fall flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Hubbard squash halved and seeded (about 2 cups cooked)
  • 5 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 ounces blue cheese gorgonzola dolce or bleu d'auvergne recommended
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 lb. short pasta penne, fusilli, rigatoni
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
  • 1/2 cup packed sage leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (375 convection) / 200°C. Drizzle 2 tbsp. olive oil over squash halves and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30 - 45 minutes, until very soft.
  • Remove squash from oven and let cool slightly. While squash is cooling, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop flesh from squash and place in pitcher of blender. Add garlic, cream and stock to the blender, then purée until smooth.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of water. Toss pasta with squash sauce in a large pot, adding a few tablespoons of pasta water at a time, if needed, to loosen the sauce.
  • Break up blue cheese and sprinkle over warm pasta, stirring to let the cheese melt and incorporate into the sauce. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining oil in a small skillet and fry sage leaves for one minute, or until crispy. Remove from pan and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Garnish pasta with fried sage leaves and serve.

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Notes

*Reserve a few fried sage leaves to garnish individual bowls, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g