Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns

Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns a try. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 491 calories, 29g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. If you have rigatoni, parmesan, garlic cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the butternut squash, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
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Saute until the squash is golden and tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the squash is very soft, another 5 to 7 minutes.
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Transfer the squash mixture to a blender or food processor and puree.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Drain pasta.
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Meanwhile, warm the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sprinkle the prawns with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
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Add the prawns to the pan and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes.
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In a large pot over low heat combine the cooked pasta, pureed squash mixture, and 3/4 cup milk. Stir to combine.
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Add the remaining 1/4 cup milk if the sauce needs to be moistened.
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Add the cooked prawns, basil, and cheese. Stir until warm and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score31
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