Braised Cauliflower & Squash Penne Pasta

This was pretty meh. Even though I roasted the cauliflower and squash first (per other reviewers), and used less broth than called for, it was still a soupy, mushy, bland mess. Both the kids picked at it, but we all voted that while edible, we wouldn't make this/want to eat it again. Because I hate to waste food, I had the leftovers for lunch, and though I added more cheese and salt, it was still a disappointment.

Nice meat free pasta dish w/ butternut squash We rated this an A-. There was a little too much pasta for the amount of cauliflower and squash. I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews, so I roasted the squash and cauliflower 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. I got the pasta pot out and cooked up the garlic & spices, added the broth, brought it to a boil, and added the penne. Cooked according to pasta instructions then added the roasted vegetables. I'll try it the original way next time to see what a difference it makes. Pros: easy to make Cons: too much pasta

Kids and Farm Dad Approved I can't believe how incredibly easy this was to make! It was so fast and the flavors burst. All 3 of my children loved it and my husband (a cattle rancher - for Pete's sake!) raved about how good it was. We made it exactly to recipe. I'm making it again tonight, but will add some more veggies (carrots and spinach). This is going to be a staple in our house. Pros: quick, easy, delish, versatile Cons: none!

Wonderful fall dish I thought this recipe made for a delicious week night meal. My only difficulty was with the pasta. It was hard to keep the pasta under the liquid so that it would cook. I ended up stirring quite a lot which in the end broke pene. So maybe next time I will make the pasta in a separate pot and add it to the sauce... The squash and cauliflower were an excellent combination. I toasted the squash seeds and sprinkled them on top. Yum!!! Pros: healthy, easy

Delicious! I ladled this over baby spinach to add some greens. Absolutely yummy! Pros: Easy, fairly quick, inexpensive.

Superb Followed the recipe, but added about 1 cup shredded chicken. I will definitely be making this again. Pros: Absolutely delicious and easy! Cons: No meat

Simple and deliciousThis is a great simple recipe. Only addition was about 1/2. Chopped onion. It was amazingly goodPros: EasyCons: None

Simple and delicious This is a great simple recipe. Only addition was about 1/2. Chopped onion. It was amazingly good Pros: Easy Cons: None