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baked ricotta and butternut squash pasta in a brown bowl.
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5 from 2 votes

Baked Ricotta and Butternut Squash Pasta

This TikTok pasta (low histamine style) combines roasted butternut squash with creamy ricotta and lots of herbs. Very easy to make and so perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serves 2 generously.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, British, Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Claire

Ingredients

For garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F.
  • Add the butternut squash to an ovenproof pan, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with the thyme and basil. Nestle the ricotta in the middle of the pan, and drizzle with a little more oil and a grind of black pepper (if using). Bake for 35-40 minutes until the squash is thoroughly softened.
  • While the ricotta is baking, prepare the pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Remove the ricotta from the oven, and use a fork to stir the cheese and squash to combine into a thick sauce. Sprinkle with salt. Add the reserved pasta water a teaspoon at a time until you get the consistency of sauce you prefer. Tip in the pasta and stir to combine.
  • Transfer to your bowls and sprinkle with fresh herbs, and some sesame seeds (if using). Enjoy!

Notes

  • Dice the butternut squash into approximately 2cm pieces, so they cook thoroughly.
  • Use a fork to 'squash' all the ingredients together to form your sauce. Easier than a spoon!
  • Add the pasta water slowly, until you get the consistency you prefer for the sauce.
  • If you have fresh herbs, these would work well. Add slightly later in the cooking time.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • sesame seeds and pasta (wheat), which score 1.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 1457mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 39875IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 4mg