Quick and easy Weight Watchers butternut squash pasta bake recipe. It is sure to keep you fuller for longer come lunch or dinner time. Serving 4 people, this dish is ideal for the whole family. This pasta bake is full of flavour thanks to the rosemary and basil. This dish is super speedy to rustle up as it uses a readymade jar of sauce - Weight Watchers Foods Parmesan and pesto pasta sauce. Pop this family meal in the oven before picking the kids up from school so you can have it ready on the table at your regular dinner time.
Ingredients
- 800g butternut squash
- Calorie controlled cooking spray
- 200g dried wholewheat penne pasta
- 2 x 350g jar Weight Watchers Foods Parmesan and pesto pasta sauce jar
- 1tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 125g reduced fat mozzarella, drained and shredded
- Fresh basil, to garnish
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Halve the butternut squash, peel it and scoop out the seeds. Slice the flesh into medium-sized chunks.
- Place in a roasting tin, mist with cooking spray and roast for 30 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, add the penne to a large pan of boiling water. Simmer for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Tip back into the pan and stir in the Weight Watchers Foods Parmesan and pesto pasta sauce jar and rosemary. Add the roasted squash and stir to mix. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Tip into a large ovenproof dish and scatter the mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
- Divide between 4 plates, garnish with the basil and serve immediately.
Top Tip for making Weight Watchers butternut squash pasta bake
This recipe would also be perfect with pumpkin instead of butternut squash
If you’re looking for low calorie meals that you can enjoy on the Weight Watchers plan, you’re in for a treat. We’ve got lots of mouth-watering Weight Watchers recipes here at Goodto.com ranging from breakfast to dinner, from lunch to dessert. Following the Weight Watchers diet has never been easier.
-
Tomato, bean and basil pasta salad
This tomato, bean and basil pasta salad is a great alternative to sandwiches for lunch boxes and is also an excellent vegan buffet option if you’re hosting a party.
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Simple chorizo and tomato linguine with rocket
This simple chorizo and tomato linguine with rocket is the perfect family dinner. Swap the rocket for some steamed broccoli if it’s too spicy for your little ones.
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Weight Watchers butternut squash tortilla
Weight Watchers butternut squash and spinach tortilla is a quick, filling and delicious lunch option.
By WW (Weight Watchers) Published
-
Stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot
Our stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot is infused with lots of Middle Eastern flavours and it only takes 30 minutes of prep
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney
This stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney is best made the night before so it can marinate and intensify in flavour.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Easter coconut and lemon cake
This Easter coconut and lemon cake serves 12 and leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Kate Middleton has reportedly ‘FaceTimed’ her kids everyday while in hospital as Prince William holds down the fort at home
The Princess of Wales is recovering from surgery in The London Clinic
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
5 easy ways to let children take risks (without your anxiety going through the roof)
Here's why allowing children to put themselves in 'healthy' risk situations is actually good for them
By Selina Maycock Published
-
I’m a child psychologist - this 2-step technique will stop your kids answering back… and it sounds so easy
We've spoken to a child psychologist and parenting expert about how to handle kids who answer back, and she shared a simple two-step tip.
By Ellie Hutchings Published