Creamy Butternut-Sage Orzo

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Imagery Pinot Noir

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread squash in a single layer on a large 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 large deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour, 2 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 1 Tbsp sage.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
412
412
Fat (g) 11 11
Sat. Fat (g) 6 6
Protein (g) 15 15
Carb (g) 61 61
Fiber (g) 10 10
Sodium (mg) 670 670
T. Sugs (g) 7 7
A. Sugs (g) 0 0

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