BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA BAKE

Butternut Squash Pasta Bake image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz)
2 packages (12 oz each) frozen butternut squash
1 cup milk
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Additional chopped fresh sage, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain and return to Dutch oven.
Meanwhile, cook squash in microwave as directed on package. In 3-quart saucepan, mix cooked squash, milk, broth, 1 cup of the cheese and the butter. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter and cheese are melted. Remove from heat; stir in pine nuts, 2 tablespoons sage, the salt and pepper.
Stir squash mixture into pasta. Spoon into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place baking dish on cookie sheet.
Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Garnish with additional sage.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving