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| butternut squash (cubed): 3 cups |
| olive oil: 2 Tbl |
| dried oregano: 8 oz |
| unsalted butter: 4 Tbl |
| shallot onions (chopped): 6 cups |
| lemon juice: 1 tsp |
| mascarpone cheese: 8 oz |
| grated parmesan cheese: 1 lb |
| Italian seasoning: 1/2 cup |
| bread crumbs: 1 cup |
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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In bowl toss squash in oil; place in oiled 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes, until lightly browned and tender, stirring twice.
2. Meanwhile, in Dutch oven cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; set aside. In same Dutch oven melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add shallots; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until shallots are tender and butter just begins to brown. Stir in lemon juice.
3. Add noodles and squash to shallot mixture. Stir in mascarpone, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Transfer to greased 2-quart oval gratin dish or baking dish.
4. In small saucepan melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir in bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle on noodle mixture. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes, until crumbs are golden. Serves 8.