Butternut Squash Pasta
This dish is great garnished with bacon crumbles, caramelized onions, gorgonzola or walnuts. I can't get enough of it!
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Serving size: 5
Calories per serving: 429
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 5
Calories per serving: 429
1 small butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds)
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crumbled cooked bacon, optional
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/4 in. of hot water to pan. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake until tender, 20-30 minutes longer. Cool slightly.
Carefully scoop out squash into a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in squash, Parmesan cheese, cream, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add pasta and toss to coat. Stir in enough reserved cooking liquid to achieve desired consistency. If desired, serve with bacon and additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.
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Carefully scoop out squash into a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in squash, Parmesan cheese, cream, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add pasta and toss to coat. Stir in enough reserved cooking liquid to achieve desired consistency. If desired, serve with bacon and additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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