First thing first let's roast our butternut squash! To do this, wash and peel your butternut squash, then use a knife to cut it into cubes, and then roast Butternut Squash. Let it cool completely before adding it to the salad.
Next, while the butternut squash is cooling, let's cook the pasta! In a large pot or large skillet of boiling water, boil the pasta according to package instructions. Make sure to cook it till it's al dente.
In the meantime, rinse and cut broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces. Place all the ingredients into a large glass bowl. Add mayonnaise, sea salt, and ground pepper to it.
Finally, add poppy seeds and mix everything well. Be very careful not to mash the roasted butternut squash. At this point, you can add more salt and pepper if necessary to adjust it according to your taste.
You can also adjust the consistency of the sauce and how well it has coated the pasta by adding a tablespoon or less of reserved pasta water to the bowl and mixing it well.
Your delicious Butternut Squash Pasta is ready to be served! The salad tastes great for a couple of days if kept refrigerated, and everyone loves it. Win, win! Make it on Thanksgiving this year and give your family an extra special treat!
This pasta salad dish is absolutely delicious and perfect to make ahead! You can easily store it in the refrigerator. To do this, make sure it's cool or at room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and pop it in the fridge for up to three days.