Fusilli with Mushroom and Roasted Butternut Squash
- 2 cups Butternut Squash, Diced
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
- 1/2 cups Onions, Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Mushroom, Chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half
- Salt And Pepper
- Chopped Green Onions, For Garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a bowl, add the butternut squash and toss with 1 tablespoon 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 2025 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 the remaining 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add onions and cook onions until translucent.
- Add garlic, chili pepper, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.
- Saute for a few minutes.
- Add reserved fusilli and roasted butternut squash and 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.
butternut, olive oil, whole wheat fusilli, onions, garlic, red chili pepper, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, salt, green onions
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/fusilli-with-mushroom-and-roasted-butternut-squash/ (may not work)