Name: Butternut Squash & Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Farfalle; 1 Small butternut squash, peeled & cut into ½” cubes; 1-2 Sprigs rosemary; 3/4 Cup ricotta cheese, divided; 2 Shallots, chopped; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1/2 Cup squash seeds, toasted; To Taste Salt and black pepper to taste; To Taste Pinch of nutmeg

Butternut Squash & Ricotta Pasta

55 minutes

Classic Blue Box Short

Savor the flavors of fall with our Butternut Squash & Ricotta Farfalle Pasta. This autumn-inspired dish features butternut squash, rosemary, shallots, pumpkin seeds, creamy ricotta cheese, and al dente farfalle pasta. This simple pasta recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners, Thanksgiving feasts, or a crisp autumn evening.

Veggie Pasta Recipes

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Farfalle

1Small butternut squash, peeled & cut into ½” cubes

1-2Sprigs rosemary

3/4Cup ricotta cheese, divided

2Shallots, chopped

2Cloves garlic, minced

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1/2Cup squash seeds, toasted

To TasteSalt and black pepper to taste

To TastePinch of nutmeg

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Peel squash; cut squash into cubes, removing seeds and inner strands. Set seeds aside to toast.

Step 3

Heat a large dry frying pan and add the squash seeds to toast. Once done, set aside.

Step 4

In the same frying pan add half the olive oil, shallots, and garlic, stir, and cook gently.

Step 5

Add the squash cubes, rosemary sprigs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and allow to become fragrant. Add a few ladles of pasta water and continue to simmer for 6-8 mins (you can add a lid to reduce cooking time).

Step 6

Remove rosemary springs then transfer ¾ of squash mix to a food processor leaving the remaining mixture whole to serve.

Step 7

Add ½ cup cheese to the processer, remaining olive oil and some more pasta water if needed. Blend until smooth.

Step 8

Return the blended squash mixture to the pan and warm the mixture on low heat.

Step 9

Add the pasta to the blended squash mix and serve with remaining unblended squash mix, remaining cheese, and toasted squash seeds.

Farfalle

Farfalle, dating back to the 1500s, originated in the Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna part of Northern Italy. Farfalle, which means “butterfly” in Italian, are rectangular or oval pieces of pasta that are pinched in the middle. Barilla^® Farfalle is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Farfalle

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Farfalle

Shape

Farfalle

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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