Name: Multi-Grain Pasta with Butternut Squash, Ground Lamb, and Kasseri
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 8-ounce packages fresh peeled cubed butternut squash (5 to 6 cups); 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 ounces ground lamb; 2 1/2 cups chopped onions; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes with added puree (from 28-ounce can); 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 8 ounces multi-grain penne pasta (such as barilla); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1/2 cup grated kasseri cheese, divided; Ingredient info: Look for kasseri, a firm white cheese made from sheep's milk, at supermarkets and Greek markets.

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Multi-Grain Pasta with Butternut Squash, Ground Lamb, and KasseriMarcus Nilsson

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