Roasted Delicata Squash With Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta

If you're looking for a simple, flavorful dish that combines fall's best ingredients with rich, creamy pasta, you're in the right place. This roasted delicata squash and goat cheese pasta brings together the sweetness of caramelized squash with a luscious, tangy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1-3 Delicata squash (About 3-5 inches of squash per person)

• 1 Orange (juice)

• Fresh rosemary

• Honey (or Hot Honey)

• 1 log of goat cheese (about +1/2 cup)

• 1/3 cup Cream

• Pasta of your choice

• Freshly grated Parmesan

• 1 Lemon (zest + juice)

• Arugula

• Salt and pepper

For the Squash:

1. Preheat your oven to 415°F.

2. Slice up the delicata squash and remove the seeds.

3. Whisk together a sauce with orange juice, honey, rosemary, salt, pepper, and olive oil. No need to be precise with the amounts, just aim for balance!

4. Toss your Squash in the sauce until fully coated.

5. Lay the squash slices on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.

6. Take the squash out, brush on the remaining sauce, and roast for another 10-15 minutes until caramelized and tender.

For the Pasta:

1. Cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Be sure to reserve some pasta water!

2. For the sauce, heat the goat cheese until it starts to melt - keep it low and slow.

3. Add about 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and a generous sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan, black pepper.

4. Add some pasta water, a little at a time, to achieve a creamy consistency.

5. Add in your lemon zest and juice and mix in with the cooked pasta.

6. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.

For the Arugula:

Toss fresh arugula with lemon juice, a bit of Parmesan, and a splash of olive oil for a bright, fresh topping.

To Serve:

Plate the creamy pasta, top it with roasted delicata squash, and finish with the dressed arugula. The combination of the tangy, creamy goat cheese sauce with the sweet, caramelized squash and the peppery bite of arugula is pure perfection!

Enjoy this cozy, fall-inspired dish! 🍂

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