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    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta

    Jan 31, 2017 / by Laney Schwartz / 19 Comments(updated Dec 6, 2021)
    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

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    A hearty and delicious one pan Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta made with fresh butternut squash, kale and cheese.

    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta

    It’s my party and I’ll eat Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta if I want to. You guys. I spent so long trying to think of the perfect recipe to make for my birthday. Should it be an epic chocolate cake? Some sort of cookie, brownie, or even ice cream sundae? I couldn’t think of anything I wanted more than a giant. bowl. of. PASTA.

    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta

    I mean, if you ask me, this is my perfect happy birthday meal. A big bowl of carbs loaded with some veggies and finished with gooey cheese. This Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta is everything I dream of!

    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta

    Happy freakin’ birthday indeed. I must say, this is possibly the least excited I’ve been about my birthday. I’m 34 today. 34. What fun is that? I’m already planning my 35th…and my 40th! Oh, my 40th…That’s gonna be a good one.

    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta

    No but in all seriousness, I’m grateful and lucky to have my 34th birthday and to be celebrating with family, friends, and all of you!

    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta

    Can we all just take a moment for that cheese. Go ahead. I’ll wait. That’s the cheese pull moment we all dream of! And this dish delivers them in every single bite. You just can’t go wrong.

    Butternut Squash Pasta

    Ok great. Now go on. Even if today isn’t your birthday, you deserve this Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta.

    Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta
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    A hearty and delicious one pan skillet pasta made with fresh butternut squash, kale and cheese. 


    Ingredients

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    • 3 cups dried pasta, (I used rigatoni)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 yellow onion, (small dice)
    • 2 1/2 cup small diced butternut squash
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cups chopped kale, (I use Lacinato kale)
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3–4 garlic cloves, (minced)
    • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
    • Chopped parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a medium/large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add two large pinches of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package, stirring occasionally.
    2. Meanwhile, heat a large oven safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, butternut squash, salt and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes until squash is cooked through then turn off heat.
    3. In a separate small saucepan melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for just 30-60 seconds until fragrant then remove from heat.
    4. When pasta is done cooking, drain and add directly to the pan with the squash. Add the kale, melted butter and parmesan and toss to combine. Top with shredded gruyere and place entire pan in the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove, sprinkle with parsley and serve!

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    Filed Under: Dinner, Pasta, Vegetarian Tagged With: butternut squash, Kale, Life is but a Dish, Pasta, skillet

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      Comments

    1. Jo

      August 04, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      This looks awesome. Have you ever tried freezing this dish/ do you have any freezing tips? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Laney Schwartz

        August 05, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        We always eat it right away but you can totally freeze it! I would cook it and let it cool completely then wrap well and freeze! Let it thaw in the fridge and warm through to enjoy.

    2. lindsay brickel

      October 17, 2020 at 6:42 am

      Is there a cheese you would recommend instead of gruyere?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        November 02, 2020 at 3:06 pm

        Cheddar would be great!

    3. Amy

      October 14, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      Made this tonight and omg soooooo amazingly delicious. Thank god I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Thanks Laney!

      Reply
    4. Akaylah

      September 22, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      Do you think you could substitute spinach for the kale?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        September 27, 2019 at 10:38 pm

        yes!

      • Chris

        October 21, 2019 at 10:40 am

        I did and it was yummy…per my picky husband

        ★★★★★

    5. Maureen

      October 14, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      This looks so good! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 14, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        I hope you love it!

    6. London || Gluten Free with L.B.

      March 12, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Yay!! I have been looking for more ways to use up all of our delicious kale from the garden. Your pictures are beautiful, by the way!!

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        March 12, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Thank you so much!

    7. susan | the wimpy vegetarian

      February 17, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      This is a perfect way to celebrate a birthday! LOVE!!

      Reply
    8. Amy

      February 16, 2017 at 7:24 am

      I love, love meatless pasta dishes and eat them at least once a week. Just seems like veggie dishes reheat better, in my opinion and I love having leftovers to take to work the next day. This recipe is going on my list!

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        February 16, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        Yay! Hope you love it as much as I do!

    9. Marla Meridith

      February 15, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      This pasta looks great! My family will love it.

      Reply
    10. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      February 15, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      I love butternut squash.

      Reply
    11. Kristen Chidsey

      February 14, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      This is my kind of birthday meal too!! Happy Birthday!!

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        February 15, 2017 at 11:47 am

        Thank you!!

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