Gochujang and Squash ZENB Cavatappi and Cheese
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 11 minutes
TOTAL TIME 26 minutes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 308g
Servings: 4
Calories: 390
| Amount per Serving* | % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 9g | 32% |
| Total Sugar | 7g | |
| Protein | 19g | |
| Vitamin A | 170% | |
| Vitamin C | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 15% |
FEATURED IN RECIPE
Planning dinner for everyone can be daunting, but baked cheesy dishes always comes in clutch. Using ZENB Cavatappi, craft an elevated comfort dish that is a good source of protein and fiber.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Cavatappi, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds butternut squash peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add squash; cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden-brown. Transfer squash, cheese, milk, and gochujang to blender. Blend 1 min. on high, until smooth.
3.Return blended mixture to same skillet. Stir in pasta; cook 1-2 minutes on medium until evenly coated and heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Tasty Tips
Gochujang is a sweet, savory, and spicy Korean fermented chili paste condiment. It is available in large grocery stores, Asian markets or online.
Gochujang is a great ingredient to add to stews, stir-frys, dipping sauces, marinades for a boost of flavor.
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