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Bucatini Pasta with Ricotta, Ham & Butternut Squash

This simple, throw-it-together pasta sauce makes use of many wonderful winter flavours. Bucatini pasta is similar to spaghetti but it is thicker and hollow in the center. Any long noodle could be substituted.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

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Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 Cups peeled, seeded and diced butternut squash, (about 2lb squash)
  • 1 package bucatini pasta (1lb)
  • 1/2 Cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 Cups finely chopped prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 Cups parmesan cheese, if desired
  • Directions
  • 1.

    Set a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil.

  • 2.

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Add squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often until golden brown and tender, about 8-9 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

  • 3.

    Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water, according to package instructions until al dente or desired doneness.

  • 4.

    Drain pasta and toss with ricotta and olive oil.

  • 5.

    Add Prosciutto and sage to skillet with squash to warm slightly and toss with pasta mixture.

  • 6.

    Season with salt and pepper and serve with Parmesan cheese as a garnish, if desired.

  • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving (based on 4 servings and does not include Parmesan cheese garnish): 464 calories, 22 g fat, 17 g protein, 52 carbohydrates. Excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin E, thiamine, niacin, folate. Good source of vitamin C, riboflavin, mag
    Bucatini Pasta with Ricotta, Ham & Butternut Squash
    Photo Credit: Carlo Mendoza
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