Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake
Yes, this healthy casserole recipe has bacon! Unlike most healthy casseroles, this dish features plenty of gooey cheese, pasta, and a sprinkle of bacon -- while still staying healthy!
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Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine squash and 2 Tbsp. water; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 minutes; stir. Microwave, covered, about 4 minutes more or until squash is tender. Carefully remove plastic wrap. Mash squash; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a medium saucepan heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and green onions. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in squash. Add pasta. Gently fold to combine.
- Transfer half of the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Add remaining pasta and cheese. Top with bacon, if desired. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with additional green onions, If desired.
Nutrition Facts (Cheesy Butternut Squash Cavatappi Bake)
- Per serving:
- 334 kcal ,
- 12 g fat
- (7 g sat. fat ,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 3 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 39 mg chol. ,
- 366 mg sodium ,
- 42 g carb. ,
- 3 g fiber ,
- 6 g sugar ,
- 16 g pro.
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Reviews (13)
ALR7346224DW
58 Days Ago
I was super surprised on how yummy this is ! Has a slight sweetness to it so you may even get this past the kiddos without them knowing it¿s full of veggies hahah !
Definitely will be making again
( didn¿t have the fontina around so used queso and a tad bit of Parmesan) .
Definitely will be making again
( didn¿t have the fontina around so used queso and a tad bit of Parmesan) .
lacystineaolc
813 Days Ago
Bomb. I used all the cheese. The Fontina Boars Head cheese comes in 9oz at Ralph's. More bacon also! 5 pieces. This is the perfect fall dish¿¿¿¿
bmerey4124655
85 Days Ago
After reading this recipe which has ingredients that I love , I made it soon after. Now, it is in my "favorite" recipes file plus I have shared it many times.
It is DELICIOUS so make it soon! You will be happy you did!
It is DELICIOUS so make it soon! You will be happy you did!