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Warm Orzo Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash

This fall-inspired Warm Orzo Pasta Salad from @wandering_chickpea is the perfect side dish for the cold winter months! Sweet caramelized butternut squash tossed with chewy orzo pasta, peppery arugula and a tangy maple dijon vinaigrette. Cozy, nourishing and easy to make!

  • Prep Time

    10min

  • Cook Time

    25min

  • Total Time

    35min

  • Servings

    6

  • Recipe Category Pasta Salad

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Elaine Skiadas @wandering_chickpea

Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with the olive oil, thyme and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the squash onto the sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until soft and caramelized.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • To make the maple dijon vinaigrette, combine the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss the butternut squash with the orzo and vinaigrette. Taste and add more salt and olive oil if needed. Toss in the arugula now if you don't mind it wilting a bit or wait to serve with individual portions.
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Warm Orzo Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash

This fall-inspired Warm Orzo Pasta Salad from @wandering_chickpea is the perfect side dish for the cold winter months! Sweet caramelized butternut squash tossed with chewy orzo pasta, peppery arugula and a tangy maple dijon vinaigrette. Cozy, nourishing and easy to make!