Fiorentini with Butternut Squash

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Fiorentini with Butternut Squash
45 min.
6
161kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our gluten-free Fiorentini with Butternut Squash, a side dish that effortlessly combines health and taste. This delightful recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, providing a nutritious touch that everyone will love. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you'll create a stunning dish that not only pleases the palate but also looks beautiful on the table.

The star of this recipe is the sweet, nutty butternut squash, which is shredded to unlock its full flavor. Paired with fresh sage, which adds a robust aroma, this dish is elevated with the rich, savory notes of finely grated Parmesan cheese. The fiorentini pasta, with its elegantly twisted shape, captures every bite of the sauce, creating a satisfying texture that feels indulgent without being heavy.

Perfectly balanced with a touch of olive oil and unsalted butter, this Fiorentini dish is not only gluten-free but also a feast for the senses, boasting 161 calories per serving. Whether you're serving it as a side or as a light main dish, this recipe is a beautiful way to celebrate seasonal ingredients, leaving your guests delighted and satisfied. Dive into the culinary adventure of crafting this dish and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite at your table!

Ingredients

  • cups butternut squash shredded with the coarse grating attachment on a food processor or on a box grater) peeled
  • 0.3 cup sage fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup grana padano cheese finely grated plus more
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • pound frangelico 
  • pound frangelico 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot overmedium heat.
  2. Add squash and sage andcook, stirring occasionally, until squashbegins to brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot ofboiling salted water, stirring occasionally,until al dente.
  4. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cupspasta cooking liquid.
  5. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta cookingliquid to squash and stir to coat. Cook overmedium heat, stirring, adding more cookingliquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta.Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan. Divide pasta amongbowls; top with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein9.93%
Fat57.05%
Carbs33.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.5
Glycemic Load
0.07
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.873912997868%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.67kcal
8.03%
Fat:10.75g
16.54%
Saturated Fat:4.45g
27.8%
Carbohydrates:14g
4.67%
Net Carbohydrates:11.63g
4.23%
Sugar:2.64g
2.93%
Cholesterol:15.7mg
5.23%
Sodium:332.59mg
14.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.21g
8.42%
Vitamin A:12583.37IU
251.67%
Copper:1.73mg
86.38%
Vitamin C:24.5mg
29.7%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.52%
Calcium:159.5mg
15.95%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.59%
Potassium:421.85mg
12.05%
Magnesium:44.35mg
11.09%
Phosphorus:97.65mg
9.77%
Fiber:2.37g
9.49%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.37%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.12%
Folate:32.22µg
8.06%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.12%
Iron:0.97mg
5.41%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Vitamin K:4.56µg
4.34%
Selenium:2.51µg
3.58%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.13%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.79%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.8%
Source:Epicurious