"Savor the delicious combination of Gratin Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, and tender Orzo Pasta in this irresistible, hearty dish."
Gratin Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, and Orzo Pasta
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Recipe Description
This perfect, cozy fall dinner brings forth the season’s best vegetables. It combines the best of both worlds: vegetables with pasta and lots of cheese. It is savory and decadent all in one glorious dish.
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Prep time: 25mins
Cook time: 55mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 cauliflower head
- 2 tablespons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 5 tablespoons mascarpone
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 3 panko breadcrumbs
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Step 2
Mix the butternut squash, cauliflower, and olive oil. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until soft.
Step 3
In a pan, boil salted water and cook your orzo pasta according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 4
Drain and put the pasta back into the cooking pan. Add the mascarpone cheese and parmesan cheese and mix until the mascarpone has melted and the 1 cup of parmesan starts to melt.
Step 5
Once the butternut squash and the cauliflower are tender, remove from oven and place on a cutting board. Roughly chop both and add them to the orzo pasta mixture. Combine well.
Step 6
three tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the top.
Step 7
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or when the top is light golden. Eat warm.