Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Add
Unsalted Butter (55 g)
to a large dutch oven over medium heat. Gently stir as it begins to melt and toss in
Sage Leaves (5)
and
Fresh Thyme (3 sprigs)
. Stir and saute herbs for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Remove herbs, set on a paper towel, and reserve until later. Add the
Yellow Onions (120 g)
and
Garlic (4 cloves)
to melted butter and cook 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Step 4
Once onions are translucent, add
Butternut Squash (560 g)
,
Dried Sage (1 g)
,
Dried Thyme (1 g)
,
Sea Salt (6 g)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (as needed)
, stir to combine. Add
Vegetable Broth (360 mL)
and the reserved herbs (previously cooked in butter), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender.
Step 5
Remove the herbs and discard. Stir in the
Milk (480 mL)
, then transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender and puree until smooth.
Step 6
Meanwhile, cook
Chickpea Fusilli (2 boxes)
according to package direction - bringing water to a boil in a large pot, then adding pasta and cooking for 6-7 minutes, leaving them just slightly undercooked, as they’ll continue to cook in the oven. Once pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.
Step 7
Add the pureed sauce back to the dutch oven on medium heat. Add the
Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (225 g)
,
Smoked Gouda (115 g)
, and
Parmigiano-Reggiano (115 g)
a handful at a time, stirring well between each addition to ensure it melts smoothly. Stir in the pasta. Taste and add additional seasoning if desired.
Step 8
Spray 9x13 glass or ceramic dish with nonstick spray. Add the cheesy butternut squash pasta mixture to the dish, then top with the remaining
Parmigiano-Reggiano (115 g)
and lightly stir.
Step 9
In a small bowl, stir together
Unsalted Butter (15 g)
,
Almond Flour (60 g)
,
Fresh Sage (8 g)
,
Sea Salt (1 pinch)
,
Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch)
, and sprinkle over the top.
Step 10
Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 11
Broil another 1-2 minutes until the crumb topping is golden brown. Watch closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!