Penne and Roasted Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto - Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o!

Penne and Roasted Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto - Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o!

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You can make extra of this flavorful, fragrant autumn pesto to use for a quick meal later. Serves 4-6

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into 1 1/2-inch dice
  • Olive oil, for drizzling, plus about 1/3 cup
  • Salt and pepper
  • Nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 3-4 tablespoons almonds or pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 small red chili (such as Thai chili or pepperoncino) or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 cups flat leaf parsley tops
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • About 1/3-1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (a fat handful)
  • 1 pound whole wheat or regular penne rigate or farro penne with lines

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