Butternut Squash

Baked Ziti

Baked pasta with a creamy butternut squash sauce, lots of cheese, and a crunchy panko topping. Serve with garlic bread and a simple salad for the perfect fall meal.

"This recipe is super easy and delicious! Had to mash with a potato masher instead of the blender and it still came out phenomenal! My whole family loved it, the 4 & 7 year old too! Thank you for sharing this recipe!" -Nancy

1

Drizzle the cubed butternut squash with olive and toss. Season with salt and pepper, then roast. Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Reserve some pasta water and drain.

2

Blend the roasted butternut squash, ricotta, and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Now, make the sauce. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Stir in some mozzarella and white cheddar. Then, season with salt and pepper.

4

Pour the pasta into a prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Panko. Bake, then broil, and let it sit before serving.