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Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta

This cozy pasta recipe combines roasted butternut squash, mellow garlic, prosciutto, and rich cheeses into a comforting dish perfect for any busy night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 15 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups Butternut squash cubed
  • 6-10 cloves Garlic roasted
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary plus more for later
  • Fresh thyme
  • 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil extra virgin
  • Prosciutto slices crisped
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Pasta any cut, cooked al dente
  • Parmesan cheese grated
  • Gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Pasta water reserved
  • Butter
  • Sage fresh

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 Large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for roasting the squash and garlic.
  2. Toss olive oil, squash, garlic cloves, thyme, and 1 tbsp rosemary on a baking sheet. Add crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and arrange prosciutto slices. Roast for 20 minutes, check for crispiness, then continue roasting for 10-15 minutes until squash is tender.
  3. Puree roasted squash, garlic, and ricotta cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet with sage and remaining rosemary. When butter browns and is fragrant, stir in butternut puree and 1/2 cup pasta water. Mix well.
  6. Stir in shredded gouda and grated parmesan until melted. Toss cooked pasta with sauce, adding more pasta water if needed to thin.
  7. Plate pasta, and top with extra parmesan and crispy prosciutto. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of water to restore the creamy texture. For meal prep, keep sauce and pasta separate until ready to combine and serve.