Fusilli with Mushroom and Roasted Butternut Squash
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Cook45 min
- Total45 min
- Serves2
- LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat Fusilli pasta
- 2 + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- ½ cup salt and ground black pepper
- 2 onions - chopped
- 1 tsp cloves garlic - minced
- 1 cup red pepper flakes - or chili pepper
- 1 cup mushroom - chopped
- cherry tomatoes - cut in half
- Green onions - chopped for garnish
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a bowl, add the butternut squash and toss with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a roasting pan covered with parchment paper, spread the butternut squash out evenly and in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Stir once halfway through cooking time to promote even cooking and browning.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the fusilli and cook according to the package instructions.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, mushroom, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add reserved fusilli and roasted butternut squash. Stir well for 1 minute.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- If necessary, adjust seasoning and add more olive oil to add more flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.