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 (11)
lacystineaolc
630 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¿¿¿¿
Donna Guy
1025 Days Ago
Delicious. I used Gouda because I couldn't find a decent fontina, and I chopped up about half a cup of capicola ham and tossed it in there. This is a great basic recipe that you can have fun with by adding different ingredients. I have been trying to incorporate more vegetables into my diet, and the addition of the mashed squash to the pasta sauce fits the bill. Thanks.
Hortlady
1309 Days Ago
For those people saying that the dish is bland - if you are buying AMERICAN fontina, instead of ITALIAN fontina cheese, it will be bland. American fontina is not nearly as rich tasting and creamy as the Italian made fontina!!! If you can't get the Italian, I'd sub for a different cheese altogether - it's that much of a difference!