This trio of flavors and textures makes for a healthy and colorful pasta dish.
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- Yields:
- 4
- Prep Time:
- 12 mins
- Cook Time:
- 45 mins
- Total Time:
- 57 mins
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) package peeled butternut squash
- 1/2 c. plus 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. Coarse salt
- pepper
- 1 small bunch Tuscan kale, or 4 cups bagged kale
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1/2 c. whole almonds
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 7 oz. soybean spaghetti
Directions
- Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Cut squash into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper as desired. Spread out on a nonstick baking sheet and roast, stirring at 30-min mark, until golden brown all over, about 45 minutes.
- Step 2Tear kale leaves into smaller pieces. Combine in a food processor with garlic, almonds, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth, periodically scraping sides of the bowl if necessary.
- Step 3Cook pasta in boiling water. Drain when ready, but reserve 1/2 cup of the water.
- Step 4Toss pasta in a large skillet with 1/2 cup pesto, the pasta water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus pepper to taste. (Reserve remaining pesto for another use.) Cook over medium-high heat, tossing, until very hot and liquid thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5Divide among 4 bowls and top with roasted squash. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve.
PER SERVING 445 calories, 23 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 5 g protein, 57 g carb, 11 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 173 mg sodium, 8 mg cholesterol
This recipe originally appeared in the October 2016 issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life.
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