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Colorful Winter Pasta Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash, Arugula, Diced Pear, Red Onion, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds in a Wooden Serving Bowl With Red-Tipped Wooden Tongs, Surrounded by Fresh Apples, Pears, and Grapes on an Outdoor Table Setting
Winter Pasta Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Servings: 6
Calories: 327 kcal
Ingredients
Salad
  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz. rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 pear diced
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds toasted
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Dressing
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss 3 cups cubed butternut squash with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp on edges.
  2. Boil 8 oz. rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water to stop cooking. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. In small bowl or jar, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. In large bowl, combine pasta, roasted squash, 2 cups arugula, diced pear, sliced red onion, pumpkin seeds and parsley. Toss gently.
  5. Pour dressing and toss until evenly coated. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Winter Pasta Salad With Roasted Butternut Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 179mg7%
Potassium 460mg13%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 8023IU160%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.