• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Charlie’s Penne with Butternut Squash Sauce

Take a break from marinara with this nutrient-filled sauce. Butternut squash gives it subtle sweetness and a gorgeous orange hue. This pasta dish has the essence of mac and cheese with much less fat.

8 ounces penne pasta

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 cup Butternut Squash Puree

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In the same pot heat the cream until it comes to a simmer. Add butternut squash puree, stir until well combined. Add pasta and cheese, toss well, and serve.

YIELD: 4 cups

Nutrition Information per ¹⁄₂ Cup

Calories: 138, Total Fat: 2 grams, Saturated Fat: 1 gram, Carbohydrate: 24 grams, Sugars: 1 gram, Protein: 5 grams, Sodium: 34 milligrams, Cholesterol: 7 milligrams, Fiber: 1 gram, Vitamin D: 1 IU, Calcium: 40 milligrams, Iron: 1 milligram