Whole Grain Penne with Creamy Squash and Sesame – Brain Health Kitchen

Whole Grain Penne with Creamy Squash and Sesame – Brain Health Kitchen

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed butternut squash or pumpkin ((from 1 large or 2 small squash, about 3 lbs. total), peeled and divided)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds (I like to use equal parts white and black.)
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 2 large shallots (sliced)
  • ¼ cup extra dry vermouth
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (plus more for the pasta water)
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces whole grain penne (or other sturdy shape of pasta)

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