Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash and Ham
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- Serves 4
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1. Ingredients
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 3 scallions including green tops, chopped
- 3/4 pound penne
- 1/4 pound sliced smoked ham, such as Black Forest, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 856 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 92 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11 g
- Fat: 45 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Sugars: 10 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the squash on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and sage. Spread the squash out in a single layer. Roast, turning occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mascarpone, half-and-half, scallions, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water and drain. Return the pasta to the hot pan. Stir in the squash, mascarpone sauce, and ham. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta-cooking water. Serve topped with the Parmesan.
Yield: 4 servings
3. Still Hungry?
Soft and creamy mascarpone cheese forms the base for a pasta sauce that's deliciously rich and absolutely simple. This dish also makes a fabulous first course for six.
Notes:
Variations: Instead of butternut squash, roast cubes of another winter squash, such as pumpkin or acorn squash--or try roasting cubed sweet potatoes.
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Good, but a little odd
Andy - December 8, 2007 10:32:28 AM PSTThe butternut squash was kind of sweet and together with the mascarpone made an odd counterpoint to the other savory flavors. We liked it, but I probably would have preferred the squash on the side, or another, less sweet, squash in the dish. It's pretty easy to make.
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