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Pasta With Butternut Squash Parmesan Sauce
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
Elevate spaghetti with rich homemade butternut squash sauce, made with roasted squash, shallots, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
  • 1 butternut squash weighing about 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup of chopped shallots or onions
  • 1/4 cup of packed, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • Pepper to taste
  • Water as needed to thin the sauce, about 1 cup
Instructions:
  • Prepare the butternut squash: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, remove and discard the seeds. Place squash halves in a baking dish, cut side down, with 1/4 cup of water. Bake for 40 minutes until fork-tender. Cool for 10 minutes, then scoop out the flesh, discarding the skins. Transfer the flesh to a blender.
  • Cook the shallots in the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet until they start to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Blend the shallots, 1 cup water, parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a blender until smooth. Adjust salt to taste. Thin with more water if needed for desired consistency.
  • Warm the sauce in a small pot over low heat, adding sour cream until heated through. Be careful not to boil the sauce.
  • Prepare the pasta: Boil generously salted water in a pot. Add the pasta and cook uncovered until perfectly al dente.
  • After cooking the pasta, toss it in a bowl with a bit of sauce. Serve hot and garnish with an extra dollop of sauce and fresh parsley at the table. Enjoy and don't forget to leave a review if you loved it!

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