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Butternut Squash Spinach Baked Penne

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 butternut squash roasted *
  • 1/2 frozen spinach (unthawed)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 box Catelli gluten free penne pasta

Instructions
 

  • * Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut butternut squash in half and place squash cut side up on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and scoop out the seeds.
  • Scoop the roasted squash into a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter.
  • Add onions and sauté on low until onions are soft.
  • Add the arrowroot starch and stir to combine.
  • Slowly add the milk and whisk to combine.
  • Increase heat to low-medium and cook until sauce thickens.
  • Once thickened, add shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a stockpot cook gluten free pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • In a large bowl add the thawed spinach, roasted butternut squash, pasta and cheese sauce.
  • Stir.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the shredded parmesan over the top of the pasta dish.
  • Bake pasta in oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and enjoy!
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