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Butternut Squash Ziti Bake w/ Sage Browned Butter
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Butternut Squash Ziti Bake

This butternut squash ziti bake is a fall inspired comfort meal. This recipe is a welcome change up from a classic baked ziti.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: casserole, pasta
Servings: 6 people
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 1 lb ziti w/ lines or other tubed pasta
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • C grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 C fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon zest & juice
  • 1 stick butter 8 T
  • 8-10 fresh sage leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss squash cubes with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender. Place cooked squash in a bowl and mash well with a fork. Set aside.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375 F.
  • While the squash is roasting, prepare pasta according to box instructions. Drain.
  • Prepare the butter sauce while pasta is cooking by melting butter in a skillet over medium low heat until golden brown; about 10 minutes. Add sage leaves and cook until crisp. Remove the pan from the burner and add lemon juice. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parmesan, garlic, spinach, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Stir well. Add squash to bowl and stir until combined. Combine drained pasta with squash mixture and stir well. Place pasta/squash mixture in large baking dish.
  • Drizzle the butter over the pasta and bake 375 for 25 minutes.