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Fall Harvest Pasta by @breadandbasil

Yields1 Serving

 3 cups cubed butternut squash (¼ inch pieces)
 6 tbsp Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin olive oil, divided
 2 tbsp minced rosemary
 ½ cup roughly chopped walnuts
 1 cup diced shallot
 3 cups (about 8 oz) sliced mixed mushrooms, such as portobello, shitake, and oyster
 2 tbsp minced sage
 3 cups finely chopped kale
 1 13.4 oz container Colavita Cannellini Beans
 1 lb Colavita Gnocchi Pasta
 2 tbsp unsalted butter
 1 cup crumbled ricotta salata
 2 tbsp minced parsley
 Colavita Sea Salt, to taste
 Colavita Black Pepper, to taste
1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the butternut squash cubes evenly on a large sheet pan, then toss to coat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced rosemary, and about ½ teaspoon each of Colavita sea salt and black pepper. Roast until the squash cubes are golden brown, about 45 minutes. Set aside.

2

Leaving the oven on, toast the walnuts on a small sheet pan until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Check the nuts frequently towards the end of the timer to prevent burning. Set toasted nuts aside, and turn off the oven.

3

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to turn translucent. Add the mushrooms and allow to cook until they have reduced, softened, and are starting to brown, about 10-12 minutes.

4

Add the sage and kale, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the kale has wilted. Stir in the toasted walnuts and drained cannellini beans.

5

In the meantime, cook the Colavita Gnocchi Pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 6 minutes, just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 ½ cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

6

Combine the pasta and vegetable mixture in one of the pots, then add 1 cup of pasta water and stir well over medium heat. Add the butter and continue to stir as it melts, adding additional pasta water if the pasta looks dry.

7

Turn off the heat, and stir in the ricotta salata and parsley. Serve immediately or while still warm.