A hearty and delicious one pan Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta made with fresh butternut squash, kale and cheese.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Ok great. Now go on. Even if today isn’t your birthday, you deserve this Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta.
Butternut Squash Skillet Pasta
- Yield: 4
Description
A hearty and delicious one pan skillet pasta made with fresh butternut squash, kale and cheese.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Comments
Jo
This looks awesome. Have you ever tried freezing this dish/ do you have any freezing tips? Thanks!!
Laney Schwartz
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.
lindsay brickel
Is there a cheese you would recommend instead of gruyere?
Life is but a Dish
Cheddar would be great!
Amy
Made this tonight and omg soooooo amazingly delicious. Thank god I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Thanks Laney!
Akaylah
Do you think you could substitute spinach for the kale?
Life is but a Dish
yes!
Chris
I did and it was yummy…per my picky husband
★★★★★
Maureen
This looks so good! Can’t wait to try it!
Life is but a Dish
I hope you love it!
London || Gluten Free with L.B.
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!!
Life is but a Dish
Thank you so much!
susan | the wimpy vegetarian
This is a perfect way to celebrate a birthday! LOVE!!
Amy
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!
Life is but a Dish
Yay! Hope you love it as much as I do!
Marla Meridith
This pasta looks great! My family will love it.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
I love butternut squash.
Kristen Chidsey
This is my kind of birthday meal too!! Happy Birthday!!
Life is but a Dish
Thank you!!