Monday again. How was your weekend? Hope you had a wonderful one.
Mine was great. Spend it with my family, with lots of indoor activities on Saturday and yesterday we did some grocery shopping and went downtown for a walk.
The weather changed overnight. After the sleet on Saturday yesterday there were about 70′s and today it reached 84F.
Hooray for the Spring!!
After a weekend spent away from the kitchen, today I had to turn the oven on. Well, not exactly the dish you were expecting but still is baked. Probably you figured out I’m not that good as a cook, not that I’m a great baker, but I do OK.
This coming weekend is hubby’s birthday. As usual, this week is all about him.
This dish is one of his favorite way to eat squash. To be honest, it’s kinda the only way he eats it, and sometimes in soup, but just sometimes.
The sweetness of the squash makes a great pair with the salted cheese and all tight together by some pasta. This may not be your everyday pasta dish, but give it a try and let me know what you think.
Let’s turn the oven on and bake some squash pasta
Cook 9 oz fresh pasta al dente. I used a refrigerated package of fettuccine.
Meanwhile, shred 10 oz butternut squash
10 oz of cheese – a blend of hard cheese – I used Parmesan, Fontina and Dubliner
Finely chop few garlic cloves and about 2 tbsp fresh parsley
In a large bowl place the cook and slightly cooled pasta
Mix in the squash and about half of the cheese
Add the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind that the cheeses are a little salty.
Place the mixture into a well buttered shallow dish
Pour 1 1/2 cups light or heavy cream. We used half and half in the past and decided to stick to the cream version.
Top with the remaining cheese and bake in preaheted oven, at 400F, for about 30 minutes until the cream is absorbed and squash is cooked.
Cool slightly and serve.
Ingredients
- 9 oz fresh pasta
- 10 oz butternut squash
- 10 oz of hard cheese ( I used Parmesan, Fontina and Dubliner)
- garlic cloves
- fresh parsley ( about 2 tbsp chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook 9 oz fresh pasta al dente. I used a refrigerated package of fettuccine.
- Meanwhile, shred the butternut squash and cheese.
- Finely chop few garlic cloves and about 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- In a large bowl place the cook and slightly cooled pasta
- Mix in the squash and about half of the cheese
- Add the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind that the cheeses are a little salty.
- Place the mixture into a well buttered shallow dish
- Pour 1 1/2 cups light or heavy cream. We used half and half in the past and decided to stick to the cream version.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake in preaheted oven, at 400F, for about 30 minutes until the cream is absorbed and squash is cooked.
- Cool slightly and serve.
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What a great comforting casserole! Cheese makes everything taste so much better.
Wonderful combination of flavours…squash, cheese and pasta have created a tempting dish…looks awesome!!
Yum! That looks really delicious… And I really love your pictures! Thanks for sharing
what a simple recipe, Thank you I can do this….:)
It's like a cheesy, yummy heaven. Very nice!
This is perfect
Squash, pasta and cheese? Yeah, I think that will be my new favorite way to eat it as well. It sounds divine! Thanks for sharing
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looks gorgeous..
Tasty Appetite
What a beautiful use of squash with pasta. It looks like it turns out creamy and deliciously cheesy with the variety of cheeses used.
Happy Spring season to you! =)
tats looks absolute perfect n yummm
ooo i've never thought about baking the squash! i always steam it and eat it that way! nice idea
. i just got my own fb page for mis pensamientos too! what is your URL btw?
A yummy bake, a great combination with the squash and I like the mix of the cheeses you use here.
I'd turn the oven on for this. Love squash and pasta together, oh and not to mention all the yummy cheese. Hope you have a great day!
-Gina-
This looks rich, creamy and dreamy! A high brow mac and cheese indeed. A love the squash!
I could never think of adding squash to pasta . This looks soo delicious gurl. I am a pasta fan. This is going in my wish list.
I think you're selling yourself short. This dish looks fabulous–something I know I would enjoy.
Happy birthday to your hubby! Hope you and your family have a great week celebrating it!
Looks wonderful! Great pictures too!
My family would LOVE that dish! Squash, Pasta, and cheese- that sounds like the perfect combination. Thanks for a wonderful dinner idea! 84- that is awesome! Have a wonderful evening
Looks great! Nice pictures!
This sounds like the perfect comfort food! Looks delicious!
This looks so comforting! Thanks for a comment on Facebook Roxana. I'm okay now. I had a surgery last Friday. My body is falling apart
This squash is a great altenative way to replace pasta for healthier option. My husband would love this!
wow looks so good and cant beat the cheese mix! taking a wild guess…happy birthday to your husband!!
wow! This looks like the best way to eat squash!
great job roxana! looks so yummy. what kind of squash do you prefer?
Roxana-I just love your baked squash pasta, so comforting and delicious. Also your Romanian table cover…such pretty design.
BTW-Pleas grab all the awards I received from Hungary, I would like to pay it forward to you. You really deserve it. (Just copy and paste) and keep it, or pass it on.
Congratulations!
xoxo
wow, that does look delicious!! I would not have thought to use butternut squash in a baked pasta dish, what a wonderful addition!
that picture at the end has me wishing i had been there for dinner!!
cheers
Dennis
Yum! The cheese, pasta and squash combination sounds wonderful!
beautiful pictures, and wonderful squash pasta…
i think im going to bookmark this recipe for a rainy day (:
Oh my goodness…my new comfort food! This is such a wonderful blend of flavors, love it
P.S. Stop saying you are not good at things, are you kidding? You need to step back and see your self through our eyes for a half second, you will be so proud
I agree. If this isn't a comfort food, I don't know what is. Lovely recipe. I'm saving this one for sure.
Kristi
I use butternut squash quite a lot…however, Roxana, you've just introduced it to me in a whole new light. I can't wait to use it shredded next time…great idea!
Happy upcoming B-day to your Hubby ;o)
I get the feeling we'll be witnessing one of your gorgeous cake creations very soon
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
I tried it yesterday and its great! Thank you for the recipe!
greetings,
Beltane
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