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Fusilli with Delicata Squash, Blue Cheese, and Arugula

7
Points® value
Total Time
50 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Delicata is a wonderful winter squash that doesn’t need to be peeled – just slice in half, remove the seeds and roast until the skin is tender.

Ingredients

Uncooked delicata squash

2 pound(s), cut in half lengthwise, seeded, sliced in ¼-in-thick half

Garlic clove

2 clove(s), medium, minced

Olive oil

1 tbsp(s)

Crushed red pepper flakes

½ tsp(s)

Kosher salt

¼ tsp(s)

Black pepper

¼ tsp(s)

Uncooked fusilli

8 oz

Arugula

5 oz, baby variety

Blue cheese

2½ oz, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together squash, garlic, oil, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized, 30-35 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep hot.
  4. In a large bowl, combine hot pasta, roasted squash, arugula, and cheese; stir well and serve immediately.

Notes

Serving size: 2 cups