Squash and Orzo
Side Dishes |
Low Fat |
Vegetarian |
Egg-Free |
Nut-Free
Maple syrup, Parmesan, and spices make this winning combination of squash and orzo pasta a go-to side dish.
6
Servings
60 minutes
Total Time
$1.93
Cost per serving *
| Temperature: | 375 degrees |
| Serving size: | 1 cup |
| Prep time: | 15 minutes |
| Cook time: | 45 minutes |
| Total time: | 60 minutes |
| Equipment: | Cutting board Aluminum foil Baking sheet Medium bowl |
| Utensils: | Spoon Mixing spoon Tongs Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
1 16 ounce bag frozen butternut squash
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta OR other small pasta, cooked and cooled (about 3/4 cup uncooked orzo or pasta)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Before you begin wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pile the frozen, cubed squash on baking sheet and drizzle maple syrup over the top. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes cayenne pepper, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Use tongs or your hands to toss and combine.
- Spread squash out in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until squash can be easily pierced with a fork.
- After 30 minutes, remove squash from oven and toss together with the pasta and Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover pasta in your pantry. Try any small-shaped pasta such as elbow macaroni, ditalini, or penne.
- You can also use fresh winter squash like butternut or acorn. Before baking, par-bake the squash in the microwave: pierce the squash and place on a microwave-safe dish in the microwave. Cook on high for 6 minutes and cool until it’s safe to handle. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin and cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
What goes in Squash and Orzo?
Butternut Squash
Orzo Pasta
Rosemary
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
130
TOTAL FAT
2.5g
SODIUM
560mg
TOTAL CARBS
23g
PROTEIN
4g
