Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

1. Ziti - 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
3. Cubed butternut squash - 2 cups
4. Minced fresh garlic - 1 tablespoon
5. Rubbed dried sage - 2 teaspoons
6. Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
7. Heavy cream - 1 ½ cups
8. Fresh spinach leaves - 1 cup
9. Grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste - ¼ cup
10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ¼ cup
11. Chopped walnuts - 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and saute until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Stage

Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Stage

Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.