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Butternut Squash, Prosciutto and Walnut Pasta
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Butternut Squash, Prosciutto and Walnut Pasta

Everyone needs a few quick and simple pasta dishes up their sleeve, and this easy peasy Butternut Squash, Prosciutto and Walnut Pasta fits the bill perfectly. Very little effort and ready in just 25 minutes - ideal for busy evenings!
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine British, Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 524kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

  • 800 g butternut squash peeled and cut into 1cm (½inch) chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 50 g walnuts roughly chopped
  • 6 slices prosciutto roughly torn
  • ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes or to taste (optional)
  • 250 g pappardelle (or any other pasta shape you fancy)
  • Grated parmesan to serve
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F.
  • Place the chunks of butternut squash into the bottom of a large roasting tray. Drizzle over a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle over the chilli, salt and pepper.
  • Turn the butternut squash chunks in the oil (I find it easiest to do this with my hands, but you can use a large spoon if you prefer) and spread out evenly in one layer on the roasting tray.
  • Put the butternut squash into the oven for 10 minutes.
  • After the butternut squash has been roasting for 10 minutes, remove the tray from the oven and add the walnuts and prosciutto. Then turn everything in the oil, using a large spoon. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp and the butternut squash is soft and tinged with brown. (Take care to make sure nothing burns!)
  • After you have popped the tray back in the oven, cook your pasta according to the packet instructions / your own preferences.
  • Drain the pasta when it is ready and add the butternut squash and prosciutto mixture. Drizzle in some more olive oil and mix everything together gently.
  • Serve with some grated parmesan sprinkled on top.

Notes

  1. Not suitable for freezing.
  2. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21380IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg