This Fusilli with Mushroom and Roasted Butternut Squash is a delicious, quick fall recipe for you and your family to enjoy. Easy and delicious!!
Hey guys,
While you are reading this, I will be landing in Chicago. YES, I am so excited to be able to spend the weekend in this beautiful city with my husband and one of my best friends, Haydê. She already visited me few times in Toronto and now it’s my turn. My husband has to travel to Chicago for work and I took this opportunity to visit my special friend. She is my childhood friend and has been living in the USA for over 13 years. Currently, she is attending Law school in Chicago. We grew up in Brazil and every time we are together it is so much fun. We always remember our funny experiences as children. I am sure we are going to have so much fun this weekend. I’m so excited!!
But before I left Toronto, I made this simple, tasty fusilli with mushroom and roasted butternut squash. This is the only way my husband eats butternut squash without complaining. Yes, guys, believe me. He doesn’t like butternut squash. I know what question is crossing your mind now, “who doesn’t like butternut squash?” I know, I know… he is so picky. This time I made it and he actually ate it ALL. I was so happy!!! Finally, some delicious fall foods he eats. Sorry, baby, I am being mean to you, but you know I love you, right? 😉 (Sausage Asparagus Quinoa Pasta is another favourite pasta of his!)
So, this recipe is so easy to make but there are few things that I would like to point out:
- It’s important to cut your butternut squash into roughly the same size pieces. This ensures all the pieces cook at the same time. If you cut them in different sizes, the smaller ones will cook faster than others and they will probably become soggy by the time the bigger pieces are ready.
- Another important tip is to add the chopped butternut squash in a single layer to the baking sheet like I did with the Roasted Root Vegetable with Thyme recipe to avoid them becoming mushy.
- And finally, toss every single piece with olive oil. Make sure the pieces are coated on all sides. If they aren’t, the sides that are not coated will be very dry.
Got some extra butternut squash? Try my Roasted Butternut Squash Cauliflower Salad, Rice with Roasted Butternut Squash and Dried Cranberries, and Roasted Butternut Squash Mash.
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Fusilli with Mushroom and Roasted Butternut Squash
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat Fusilli pasta
- 2 + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups butternut squash diced
- Salt and ground black pepper
- ½ cup onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes or chili pepper
- 1 cup mushroom chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- Green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a bowl, add the butternut squash and toss with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a roasting pan covered with parchment paper, spread the butternut squash out evenly and in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Stir once halfway through cooking time to promote even cooking and browning.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the fusilli and cook according to the package instructions.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, mushroom, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add reserved fusilli and roasted butternut squash. Stir well for 1 minute.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- If necessary, adjust seasoning and add more olive oil to add more flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions
Tips
- If you are having trouble cutting your butternut squash, you can microwave it for a couple of minutes to help soften it enough to slice through.
- Try to cut the butternut squash as uniformly as possible so they cook evenly.
- When roasting the butternut squash, you do not overcrowd the pan so they'll steam instead of roast.
- To store: Store the leftover pasta and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can easily reheat everything in the microwave.
- To freeze: Once cooled completely, transfer the dish to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This looks like such a warm and comforting dish! Wishing it was our dinner table tonight!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Love this – such healthy, fresh flavours! Looks really tasty.
Eric says
Wow! this looks fantastic. The colors really pop. I’m going to have to try this one for sure!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Craving a bowlful of this pasta right now… it looks delicious Olivia and is SO perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
Isadora says
I hope you are having a great time in Chicago! I’m guessing it is pretty cold there right now! This pasta looks amazing and I am loving the roasted butternut squash you added! The photos are also so beautiful 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Hope you’re having a wonderful time in Chicago! This pasta looks incredible – love the butternut squash in here! Gorgeous photos too 🙂
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
Have an amazing time in Chicago, Olivia! I’ll just be sitting here all day now, ya know dreaming about this gorgeous pasta. 😀
Grace @ Earthy Feast says
Hope you had a wonderful time in Chicago, dear! I’ve never been but have always wanted to go! Fall foods are the best foods! I love this comforting pasta dish with flavors of the season! Yum!
Julia says
Have a blast in Chicago, girl! If you have a chance, eat at The Girl and the Goat! This pasta looks like it’s so full of flavor and perfectly comforting for fall. Beautiful, Olivia!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
This dish looks wonderful! So comforting, and so full of color and flavor!