Farfalle with Zucchini, Butternut Squash and Pecorino Cheese

Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Farfalle with Zucchini, Butternut Squash and Pecorino Cheese
30 min.
7
387kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this vibrant Farfalle with Zucchini, Butternut Squash, and Pecorino Cheese! This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that come together in just 30 minutes.

The star of this dish is the butternut squash, which adds a subtle sweetness and a beautiful golden hue, perfectly complemented by the tender zucchini. Tossed with Barilla PLUS Farfalle, this pasta is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. The addition of fresh garlic and oregano infuses the dish with aromatic goodness, while the grated Pecorino cheese brings a rich, savory finish that ties everything together.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, an antipasto, or a light starter, this Farfalle recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion. With a health score of 60, you can feel good about indulging in this creamy, satisfying pasta dish. So grab your frying pan and pot, and let’s create a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • servings bell pepper black to taste
  • large butternut squash diced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  • box barilla plus farfalle 
  • clove garlic chopped
  • teaspoon oregano fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup pecorino cheese grated
  • servings salt to taste
  •  zucchini sliced into half moons

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. In a large skillet, saute garlic and oregano in olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add butternut squash and saute for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  6. Add 1 cup of cooking liquid to the sauce and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and cook for 1 minute. The sauce should become creamy.
  8. Remove from heat and toss with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories387kcal
Protein11.91%
Fat24.16%
Carbs63.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.57
Glycemic Load
19.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.914782597967%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:387.03kcal
19.35%
Fat:10.56g
16.24%
Saturated Fat:2.17g
13.58%
Carbohydrates:62.84g
20.95%
Net Carbohydrates:57.93g
21.06%
Sugar:5.52g
6.14%
Cholesterol:4.95mg
1.65%
Sodium:263.88mg
11.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.71g
23.42%
Vitamin A:11526.49IU
230.53%
Selenium:42.05µg
60.07%
Manganese:0.94mg
47.03%
Vitamin C:32.66mg
39.59%
Phosphorus:215.56mg
21.56%
Magnesium:83.59mg
20.9%
Fiber:4.92g
19.66%
Potassium:677.52mg
19.36%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.32%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.01%
Copper:0.3mg
14.93%
Folate:54.98µg
13.75%
Vitamin B3:2.65mg
13.26%
Calcium:130.54mg
13.05%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.9%
Iron:2mg
11.1%
Vitamin K:10.52µg
10.02%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.22%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.47%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.79%
Source:Allrecipes