BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE

By á-825

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb butternut squash -- peeled, seeded, cut
• in 1 inch cubes (3 C)
• 2 T olive oil
• 8 oz dried extra wide noodles
• 4 T oleo
• 6 shallots, chopped
• 1 T lemon juicde
• 1 8 oz carton mascarpone cheese
• 3/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 C fresh Italian parsley, snipped
• 1 C panko (Japanese style) bread crumbs or soft bread
• crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 deg. In bowl toss squash in oil; place in oiled 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan. Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes, until lightly browned and tender, stirring twice.

2. Meanwhile, in Dutch oven cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; set aside. In same Dutch oven melt 2 T oleo. Add shallots;cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, until shallots are tender and oleo just begins to brown. Stir in lemon juice.

3. Add noodles to shallot mixture. stir in marscapone, 1/2 C of Parmesan, 1/2 C parsley, and 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper. Transfer to greased 2 qt. oval gratin dish or baking dish.

4. In small saucepan melt remaining oleo; stir in bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle on noodle mixture. Bake uncovered, 10 minutes, until crumbs are golden.