Are you a butternut squash fanatic? Im crazy about it! If you love the taste of sweet potatoes, youd love it....plus its less carbs (if thats a concern for you). I love BOTH. Butternut squash is high in beta-carotene, which turns to vitamin A in your body. However, that high-powered vitamin and antioxidant needs healthy fats to be absorbed, which this recipe has! Pinenuts are packed with healthy fats, so they enable all beta carotene to really work for you! Give your body an extra boost to fight sickness this season by eating butternut squash....and making this recipe! Butternut Squash Balsamic Bowtie Pasta 12 ounces whole grain bow tie pasta 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed or sliced 1 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed (into 1/2 inch cubes) - about 3 cups in all 4 handfuls kale, torn 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons water or broth 2 tablespoons honey 2 small cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat to medium. Add squash and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté butternut squash until seared on each side, and fork tender. Respray pan. Add onion, chicken breast, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté until chicken is browned. Lower heat, add kale and toss. Add pasta and pine nuts. Turn off heat. In a small bowl or cup, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, water, honey and salt. Grate in garlic, whisking until smooth. Pour sauce over pasta and toss. Add feta to Balsamic Bowtie Pasta and serve.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:55:19 +0000
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