Butternut Squash and Chorizo Pasta
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Butternut Squash and Chorizo Pastan a try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 10g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 329 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.24 per serving. It is brought to you by Foodista. 2 people have tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up garlic, chili flakes, onion, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 64%. This score is pretty good. Similar recipes include Chorizo Butternut Squash Hash, Butternut Squash and Chorizo Tortilla, and Butternut Squash and Chorizo Tostadas.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish, antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
- Health Rating: 19.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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olive oil | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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chili flakes | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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onion | 1.0 | medium | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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chorizo sausage cut | 1.0 | inch | None |
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butternut squash and cubes | 1.0 | inch | None |
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thyme | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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cavatelli pasta | 226.796 | grams | None |
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pecorino cheese | 25.0 | grams | None |
olive oil
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
chili flakes
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric: medium
Price: None
garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None
chorizo sausage cut
Qty: 1.0
Metric: inch
Price: None
butternut squash and cubes
Qty: 1.0
Metric: inch
Price: None
thyme
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
cavatelli pasta
Qty: 226.796
Metric: grams
Price: None
pecorino cheese
Qty: 25.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Heat olive oil and chili flakes.
Ingredients:
- red pepper flakes
- olive oil
Step 2: Add chorizo and saute until the sausage begins to release it's oils.
Ingredients:
- chorizo
- sausage
Step 3: Add onion and garlic and saute until softened (a few minutes).
Ingredients:
- garlic
- onion
Step 4: Season with s&p.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
Step 5: Add squash and stir mixture together.
Ingredients:
- squash
Step 6: Add chopped thyme.
Ingredients:
- thyme
Step 7: Saute mixture for 5 minutes or so uncovered.
Step 8: At this point put your pasta water on to boil.
Ingredients:
- water
Step 9: Continue to saute your squash mixture covered for 5 minutes.
Ingredients:
- squash
Step 10: Check the squash for firmness.
Ingredients:
- squash
Step 11: You want the squash to be tender but still hold it's shape.
Ingredients:
- squash
Step 12: When the squash is tender transfer to a large serving bowl.
Ingredients:
- squash
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 13: Add your cooked pasta to the squash.
Ingredients:
- cooked pasta
- squash
Step 14: Mix everything together with your cheese.
Ingredients:
- cheese
Step 15: Add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture if you want.
Ingredients:
- water
Step 16: Serve with more grated cheese over top.
Ingredients:
- cheese
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 328.55 kcal | 16.43% |
| Fat | 9.79 g | 15.06% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.26 g | 14.15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.79 g | 16.6% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 46.92 g | 17.06% |
| Sugar | 5.78 g | 6.43% |
| Cholesterol | 6.95 mg | 2.32% |
| Sodium | 93.79 mg | 4.08% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 10.29 g | 20.58% |
| Selenium | 37.48 µg | 53.55% |
| Manganese | 0.64 mg | 31.93% |
| Phosphorus | 181.51 mg | 18.15% |
| Fiber | 2.87 g | 11.48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 11.24% |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 11.21% |
| Magnesium | 41.95 mg | 10.49% |
| Calcium | 104.55 mg | 10.45% |
| Vitamin K | 9.5 µg | 9.05% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32 mg | 8.81% |
| Iron | 1.47 mg | 8.18% |
| Folate | 30.72 µg | 7.68% |
| Zinc | 1.12 mg | 7.49% |
| Potassium | 250.39 mg | 7.15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg | 6.23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.17 mg | 5.84% |
| Vitamin C | 4.82 mg | 5.84% |
| Vitamin A | 255.35 IU | 5.11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg | 4.77% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37 mg | 3.68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 µg | 1.17% |
