Baked Pasta with Butternut Squash and Ricotta

INGREDIENTS

spray(s) cooking spray

20 oz

uncooked butternut squash fresh, peeled and cubed*

1/8 tsp

table salt for cooking pasta

12 oz

uncooked whole wheat pasta penne

1 1/4

cup(s) fat free skim milk

2 tbsp

white all-purpose flour

2 tsp

minced garlic

1/2 tsp

table salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

1 tbsp

fresh thyme fresh, chopped, divided

1/2

cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese

1/3

cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended

1/4 tbsp

chopped walnuts toasted