Cheesy Squash Pasta

Cheesy Squash Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

218kcal

Sugar

Sugar

2g

Fat

Fat

3g

Fiber

Fiber

2g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

3g

Protein

Protein

9g

Carbs

Carbs

34g

Sodium

Sodium

96mg

Ingredients

- 250g / 9oz Dried pasta
- 350g / 12oz peeled and cut into small cubes Butternut squash
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 100g / 3.5oz Grated Cheddar
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika

Preparation

1. Bring a pan of water to boil and add 250g / 9oz dried pasta. Cook according to packet instructions.
2. In another pan, boil 350g / 12oz peeled and cubed butternut squash and 1 small garlic clove for 7-8 minutes until soft.
3. Add the garlic and squash to a blender with 100g / 3.5oz grated Cheddar, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, and a pinch of black pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. Stir the blended mixture through the cooked and drained pasta.
5. Garnish with chopped chives to serve.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

23% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

54% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

3% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

54% of RDI

Folate

Folate

22% of RDI

Good to know

The sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze in portions and defrost in the microwave with an extra splash of water to help loosen the consistency, then stir through freshly cooked pasta.