Roasted squash & red onion pasta

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
74%
Roasted squash & red onion pasta
60 min.
2
466kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Roasted Squash & Red Onion Pasta, a dish that beautifully marries the earthiness of roasted vegetables with the comforting embrace of pasta. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and those seeking a nutritious meal, this recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also boasts a health score of 74, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Picture this: tender chunks of butternut squash caramelized to perfection, combined with sweet red onions and fragrant garlic, all roasting together to create a symphony of flavors. As your kitchen fills with the inviting aroma of these wholesome ingredients, you’ll be eagerly awaiting the moment you can dig in.

With just an hour of your time, this main dish serves two people and packs a hearty 466 kcal per serving, ensuring you stay satisfied without sacrificing your health goals. Tossed with creamy crème fraîche and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan, it’s a magnificent way to elevate your lunch or dinner options.

Whether you're enjoying it as a main course, a side dish, or for a leisurely lunch, this roasted vegetable pasta is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and prepare for a restaurant-quality meal right in your own home!

Ingredients

  • oz butternut squash 
  •  onion red
  •  garlic clove sliced
  • 175 rigatoni 
  • tbsp crème fraîche 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Peel and deseed the squash, then cut it into mouthful-sized chunks and tip into a roasting tin. Peel the onions, leaving the root intact. Then cut each, through the root, into eight wedges and put them in the tin.
  2. Add the garlic to the tin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then toss everything together with your hands until all the ingredients are glistening. Roast for 30-35 minutes, until everything has browned nicely.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water following the timings given on the packet.
  5. Drain the pasta, reserving about 4 tbsp of the cooking water.
  6. Remove the tin from the oven and add the cooking water and crme frache, stirring everything together lightly. Tip in the pasta and toss well.
  7. Serve with a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein12.28%
Fat9.64%
Carbs78.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.5
Glycemic Load
28.81
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.465217408927%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
5.51mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
22.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.14kcal
23.31%
Fat:5.07g
7.79%
Saturated Fat:2.14g
13.35%
Carbohydrates:92.35g
30.78%
Net Carbohydrates:85.07g
30.93%
Sugar:10.45g
11.61%
Cholesterol:10.62mg
3.54%
Sodium:20.84mg
0.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.53g
29.05%
Vitamin A:13675.6IU
273.51%
Selenium:57.58µg
82.26%
Manganese:1.25mg
62.71%
Vitamin C:36.03mg
43.67%
Fiber:7.28g
29.14%
Magnesium:103.3mg
25.82%
Phosphorus:257.64mg
25.76%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.86%
Potassium:839.31mg
23.98%
Copper:0.4mg
19.99%
Folate:72.26µg
18.07%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.77%
Vitamin B3:3.18mg
15.92%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.51%
Iron:2.33mg
12.92%
Calcium:128.52mg
12.85%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.38%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.01%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.31%
Vitamin K:2.25µg
2.14%