Creamy Butternut-Sage Orzo

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg peeled, diced butternut squash
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1½ Tbsp butter
  • 1½ Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1½ Tbsp chopped fresh sage, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup less sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread squash in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Roast 20 minutes or until browned and tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour, 1 Tbsp sage, and garlic, if desired, until a paste forms.
  4. Stir in broth, milk, salt, and pepper; cook until thickened. Add cheese, stirring until blended. Stir in pasta and roasted squash. Sprinkle with ½ Tbsp sage.



Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Fat (g) 11 11
Sat. Fat (g) 6 6
Protein (g) 15 15
Carb (g) 61 61
Fiber (g) 10 10