by Kerstin
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Expand1 tablespoon olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound whole wheat penne pasta Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup chopped shallots Ask a question about this ingredient
1 garlic clove, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup buttermilk Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Dip a pastry brush in olive oil and evenly brush flesh side of the squash halves; place flesh side down on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400˚F for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Let squash cool for 10 minutes. Remove flesh from the squash halves with a spoon and mash with a fork until smooth (my yield was 2 cups).
Ask a question about this stepCook pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander, return it to the pot, and keep warm.
Ask a question about this stepHeat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook shallots for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Add spinach and roasted mashed butternut squash to the pan. Stir in buttermilk, milk, rosemary, and salt and stir until smooth, about 2 minutes. Mix pasta and sauce until the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over each serving. Makes 6 servings.
Ask a question about this stepthis looks beautiful! congrats on the 'editor's pick' designation!
Thanks so much - I saw that you signed up to test it and hope you enjoy it!
Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot are the founders of the culinary consulting business Ideas in Food.
thanks! i'm sure i will- it looks just lovely :)