Description
My Cheesy Buffalo Butternut Squash Pasta is easy to make and packed with tons of flavor! This cozy vegetarian pasta recipe is perfect for chilly fall and winter evenings, when you need a cozy meal that will fill you up and wow your tastebuds! Serve with a side of veggies and bread for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta, I love cavatappi but just use your favorite kind
- 3 (10 oz) bags frozen butternut squash cubes (or one medium sized butternut squash)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Thinly sliced green onions for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place frozen butternut squash cubes on a large baking sheet. Toss butternut squash with about 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place in the oven and roast until butternut squash is fork tender and starting to brown a little, about 30-35 minutes. It may take longer if you are using fresh squash.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes and then scoop the roasted squash into a blender, or food processor. Blend until you have a smooth squash puree, about 1 minute. If your squash needs some extra moisture to be able to blend up completely, add a splash of milk or water to help get things moving in the blender. Set squash puree aside until ready to use. The squash puree can be made up to 3 days ahead of time.
- Heat a large pot of water until boiling. Add in your pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and add it back into the pot. Next, add in the butternut squash puree and the buffalo sauce. Mix everything up and then add in your shredded cheese.
- Turn the stove back on to low heat and cook until the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes. This buffalo butternut pasta can be served immediately, with your favorite toppings added on. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
