❗Creamy Butternut & Ricotta Bake – So Easy and Irresistible You’ll Want Seconds!

❗Creamy Butternut & Ricotta Bake – So Easy and Irresistible You’ll Want Seconds!

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Creamy Butternut & Ricotta Bake – So Easy and Irresistible You’ll Want Seconds! No fry easy spring dinner idea.
Looking for a cozy, cheesy spring dinner that feels comforting and fresh?
This Butternut Squash & Ricotta Pasta Bake is packed with roasted squash, creamy ricotta, bright lemon zest, and tender spring greens — all baked under a golden, bubbling mozzarella top. It’s light enough for warmer days but satisfying enough for a cozy night in.

This easy vegetarian pasta bake is perfect for spring weeknights, family dinners, or make-ahead lunches.
Plus: it’s freezer-friendly, adaptable, and comes together with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

📌 In This Video, You’ll Learn:
✔️ A fast way to prep butternut squash using the microwave
✔️ How to make a creamy ricotta and butternut sauce with parmesan and lemon 🍋
✔️ Why spinach and peas make this a perfect spring combo 🌿
✔️ How to bake pasta so it turns golden and bubbly
✔️ Optional protein add-ons like bacon, mushrooms, chicken, or tofu 🍗
✔️ What to do with leftover seeds — roast them or plant them! 🌱

👩‍🍳 Full Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
– 250g (9 oz) penne, fusilli, or rigatoni
– 2 cups roasted butternut squash (microwaved or oven-baked)
– 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
– 1/2 cup milk or cream
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan
– 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
– 1/2 cup peas (thawed), 1 handful chopped spinach
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar mix)
– 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
– Optional: 1/4 tsp nutmeg for warmth

🍗 Optional Protein Boost:
– Add crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or shredded chicken
– For a vegetarian version: pan-fried tofu or soft-boiled eggs
– Great with grilled sausages on the side or even seared salmon

🍽 How to Serve:
– With a simple green salad or crusty bread
– Sprinkle extra lemon zest and fresh parsley on top
– Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days – great for lunchboxes!

🌱 Use Every Bit of It:
Don’t toss those squash seeds! Roast them with salt and olive oil for a crispy snack, or dry them and plant your own butternut this spring — a tip straight from a kind viewer 💛
Less waste, more flavor.

🎯 Perfect For:
✔️ Cozy weeknight meals in spring
✔️ Easy vegetarian dinners with simple ingredients
✔️ Pasta lovers who want something creamy but seasonal
✔️ Viewers in the USA, Canada, UK, and Europe looking for fresh spring recipes

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Thanks for cooking with me today.
This pasta bake has become a favorite in our house — and I hope it will in yours too! 💛

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