Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Bake

This butternut squash-stuffed pasta bake is a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for a cozy night in. With tender pasta shells filled with a flavorful turkey, ricotta, and butternut squash filling, and a rich and creamy béchamel sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy any pasta lover.

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pan.

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   Add the butternut squash and salt, and sauté for a few minutes.

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   Then add garlic, turkey, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir until meat is fully cooked.

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   Add in spinach and salt until the spinach is wilted.

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   In a large bowl, add ricotta, egg, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.

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   Add the cooked squash mixture into the bowl. Mix until evenly blended.

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   Cook a box of jumbo shell pasta al dente. Set aside in a bowl covered in olive oil to prevent sticking.

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   Heat butter in a medium pan. Once melted, add in flour.

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   Cook the flour until it turns light brown.

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    Add milk to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

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    Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

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    In a casserole dish, sheet the sauce on the bottom.

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    Stuff each jumbo shell pasta with the stuffing and place on top of the sauce.

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    Bake at 400°F (200°C) covered for 30 minutes.

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    Sprinkle parmesan cheese and bake again for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

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    Garnish with parsley.

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    Enjoy!

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