Butternut Squash And Ricotta Farfalle Bake Recipes

BAKED PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Coat a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place squash on prepared baking sheet; roast until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Place in a large bowl and mash.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. After squash has been roasting for about 10 minutes, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, flour, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in mashed squash and 2 1/2 teaspoons of thyme. Add sauce to pasta; toss to mix and coat.
• Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish; dot with spoonfuls of ricotta and then sprinkle with Parmesan and walnuts. Bake until top is lightly browned in a few spots, about 15 to 20 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of thyme.

BAKED BUTTERNUT FOUR CHEESE FARFALLE WITH SAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add pasta to water and cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain well, and reserve in a large mixing bowl.
• Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute, or until golden. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 additional minute. Whisk in milk, and butternut squash, and bring mixture to a low boil. Reduce heat to low, whisk in Gorgonzola, Brie, fontina, salt, and pepper, until cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour cheese sauce over the pasta and stir well to combine. Divide the pasta mixture into buttered individual gratin dishes or a buttered 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle pecans and sage over pasta; melt the additional 2 tablespoons butter, and drizzle evenly over the top. Sprinkle Gruyere over the pecans and sage.
• Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool 5 minutes before serving.