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Baked Pasta With Butternut Squash And Ricotta

This pasta casserole is a hearty yet elegant combination of whole wheat penne, rich butternut squash, toasted walnuts, ricotta and parmesan cheese. from weightwatchers.com - 5 points

Steps

Preheat oven to 375f.
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Coat a 2 1 / 2- to 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Place squash on prepared baking sheet.
Roast until tender , about 20 to 30 minutes.
Place in a large bowl and mash.
Meanwhile , bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
After squash has been roasting for about 10 minutes , cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and return to pot.
In a medium saucepan , whisk together milk , flour , garlic , salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat , whisking frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer , stirring often , until thickened , about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in mashed squash and 2 1 / 2 teaspoons of thyme.
Add sauce to pasta.
Toss to mix and coat.
Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish.
Dot with spoonfuls of ricotta and then sprinkle with parmesan and walnuts.
Bake until top is lightly browned in a few spots , about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprin.

Ingredients

butternut squash, table salt, whole wheat penne, skim milk, all-purpose flour, garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, part-skim ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, walnuts