Rigatoni with Butternut Squash & Arugula
Rigatoni with Butternut Squash & Arugula
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Prep time15 min![]()
Cooking time30 min![]()
PortionsPortions 4
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil Tub, divided
- 1/4 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups baby arugula, about 4 ounces
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Instructions
- In large nonstick skillet melt 1 tablespoon Country Crock® Plant Butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs and cook stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes; reserve.
- In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter over medium-high heat. Cook butternut squash, red onion, garlic and salt for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, 15 minutes or until mixture is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta, pasta water, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter and cook until heated through and a light sauce forms, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in baby arugula and basil. Sprinkle with reserved toasted bread crumbs. Season with cracked black pepper and garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
