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Winter Squash & Blue Cheese Pasta

Name: Winter Squash & Blue Cheese Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or spiral pasta; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen mashed winter squash, thawed (about 1-1/3 cups); 1-1/4 cups crumbled blue cheese, divided; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022

Even though I can throw together this supper in record time, it impresses our guests because it looks so elaborate. The luscious, creamy sauce makes everybody feel cozy. —Amy Tlockowski, Roanoke, Virginia

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) gemelli or spiral pasta
1 package (12 ounces) frozen mashed winter squash, thawed (about 1-1/3 cups)
1-1/4 cups crumbled blue cheese, divided
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; return pasta to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine squash, 1 cup cheese, cream, sage, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in spinach until wilted.
Add squash mixture to pasta. Toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten. Top with walnuts and remaining cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 479 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.

Winter Squash & Blue Cheese Pasta

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