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Roasted Butternut Squash & Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, combine chopped butternut squash, Sungold tomatoes, and garlic heads. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
2
Cover garlic with foil and roast everything for 45 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
4
In a pan, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, then stir in minced garlic.
5
Add roasted squash, tomatoes, and squeezed roasted garlic cloves to the pan. Mix well.
6
Pour in broth and cream. Use an immersion blender to blend everything into a smooth sauce.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and the same spices used earlier. Stir in 4 oz finely chopped mozzarella until melted and smooth.
8
Toss in cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Mix until creamy and well combined.
9
Transfer to a baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cubed mozzarella and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
10
Broil for 5 minutes until the top is slightly browned. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Maximize Caramelization with Dry Heat 🔥Pat the butternut squash and tomatoes completely dry before roasting and spread them in a single layer without crowding—this prevents steaming and ensures deep, golden caramelization that builds the sauce's rich, complex flavor.
- Roast Whole Garlic Heads for Natural Sweetness 🧄Roasting unpeeled garlic cloves whole transforms them into creamy, sweet paste that blends smoothly into the sauce without any harsh bite—no need to peel individual cloves beforehand.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining; use it to adjust your sauce consistency and help the mozzarella emulsify more evenly for a silky, cohesive coating.
- Tear Fresh Mozzarella by Hand for Better Melting 🧀Hand-tear the Galbani mozzarella into small, irregular pieces rather than cutting it—the exposed surfaces melt faster and more uniformly throughout the hot sauce and pasta.
- Add Basil at Two Stages for Layered Flavor 🌿Stir a handful of fresh basil into the sauce just before tossing with pasta for aromatic warmth, then top with additional fresh basil after plating to preserve bright, peppery notes.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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