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PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 45-50 minutes | YIELD: 4-6 servings Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
• 3 c. peeled butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. dried thyme • 12-15 jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package • 1 c. ricotta cheese
• 1¼ c. shredded fontina cheese, divided • 1¼ tsp. Italian seasoning • 1 c. heavy cream • Grated Parmesan, for garnish • 2-3 fresh sage leaves, chopped • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400º F. 2. Place squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. Toss again until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer. 3. Roast until squash is fork tender and golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. When done, remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Reduce heat to 350º F. 4. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup fontina cheese and Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 cup of roasted squash, being careful not to mash the squash. Set filling aside. 5. Place 2 cups of the roasted squash in a blender with heavy cream and blend until smooth. Spread about ¾ cup of puree evenly on the bottom of a 13x9” baking dish. 6. Spoon filling evenly into the cooked pasta shells and place in baking dish on top of the squash puree. Pour the rest of the sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup fontina cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and sage leaves. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and begins to brown.
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