Butternut Squash and Kale Pasta with Parmesan Cheese (Gluten Free)
This butternut squash and kale pasta is the coziest fall meal ever! It’s made with chickpea pasta, so it’s gluten free and has an extra protein boost, too.
This butternut squash and kale pasta is the best fall dinner recipe. It’s easy, cozy, and absolutely delicious. It has the perfect mix of savory flavors from kale, vegetable broth, white wine, and parmesan cheese, balanced out with the sweet butternut squash.
I especially love this pasta dish because I used chickpea pasta! This is my favorite gluten free pasta. It has a similar taste and texture to regular pasta, but two times the protein and three times the fiber. I always feel more full when I make chickpea pasta versus regular.
How to make butternut squash and kale pasta
- Peel, chop, and roast butternut squash.
- Saute garlic and shallots.
- Add kale, vegetable broth, and white wine and braise the kale.
- Prepare pasta.
- Add pasta, butternut squash, and parmesan cheese to the pan with kale. Toss to combine.
How do you braise kale?
Braising is a cooking method where you lightly fry food, then stew it in liquid. Braised kale is so delicious! I prefer it over sautéed kale, because the kale leaves get much softer and soak up the savory vegetable broth flavor.
- Sauté garlic and shallots in olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
- Add kale, vegetable broth, and wine.
- Stir and cover, cooking for 5-10 minutes until kale is wilted and soft.
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Butternut Squash and Kale Pasta with Parmesan Cheese (Gluten Free)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: main dish
Description
This butternut squash and kale pasta is the coziest fall meal ever! It’s made with chickpea pasta, so it’s gluten free and has an extra protein boost, too.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1 inch dice
- 1/2 cup sage, chopped and divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 6 cups kale
- 8 oz box chickpea pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (I used a microplane)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss butternut squash in 1 tbsp olive oil and half the chopped sage, and spread out on baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, until fork tender.
- While butternut squash roasts, braise the kale.
- In a large frying pan with a lid, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, white wine, and kale. Stir and cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes, until kale is soft, tender, and cooked down.
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- Mix parmesan cheese with reserved pasta water. Pour over the kale and stir.
- Add cooked pasta and butternut squash to the pan with kale. Toss until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining sage.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with crushed red pepper and additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Best served immediately, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated.
Keywords: butternut squash and kale pasta, chickpea pasta, gluten free pasta, gluten free, butternut squash, kale
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