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Roasted Butternut Squash And Bacon Pasta Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/3 c grated fresh parmesan cheese .
  • 3 c cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch cubes) .
  • 6 slices bacon (sweet smoked hickory) .
  • 3/4 c shredded sharp provolone cheese .
  • 1/4 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1 c 2% low-fat milk .
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary .
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided .
  • 8 oz uncooked mini penne .
  • 1 c thinly sliced shallots

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small bowl, rosemary, mix together 1/4 tsp salt, & pepper.
  • Step #2 Lay the squash out on a foil wrap-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt mixture.
  • Step #3 Bake in a 425° oven for 45 mins or until tender & lightly browned.
  • Step #4 Remove squash from oven & increase oven temp to 450°.
  • Step #5 Cook bacon In a large-ish nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame until crisp.
  • Step #6 Remove bacon from pan; discard all but 1 1/2 tsps drippings in skillet; crumble bacon & set aside.
  • Step #7 Increase heat to medium-high; add shallots to skillet; stir/saute for 8 mins or until tender.
  • Step #8 Combine squash, bacon, & shallots; set aside.
  • Step #9 Prepare pasta by following the package directions; drain well.
  • Step #10 Combine flour & 1/2 tsp salt in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Step #11 Gradually add in milk, stirring constantly using a whisk; bring to a boil.
  • Step #12 Cook 1 min or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
  • Step #13 Remove pan from heat; add in provolone cheese; stir until cheese melts.
  • Step #14 Add pasta to cheese mixture; toss well to mix.
  • Step #15 Spoon pasta mixture into an 11x7 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray; top this with squash mixture.
  • Step #16 Sprinkle top parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  • Step #17 Bake at 450° for 10 mins or until cheese melts & begins to brown.
  • Enjoy the Roasted Butternut Squash & Bacon Pasta recipe

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