ORECCHIETTE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE

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Orecchiette with Butternut Squash and Sage image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt
12 ounces orecchiette
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small butternut squash, halved and peeled, seeds and pulp scooped and reserved, flesh cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed fresh sage leaves
1 1/3 cups whole-milk ricotta, for serving
Poppy seeds, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add squash seeds and pulp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until seeds puff and turn golden, 10 minutes. Season with salt; transfer to a plate. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet; melt. Add sage and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 2 minutes. Transfer to another plate. Add squash flesh to skillet. Season with salt, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until pasta is evenly coated; season with salt. Top with squash pulp and seeds, sage leaves, ricotta, and poppy seeds. Drizzle with oil and serve.

Mahbub Mohim
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This recipe is a fail. Don't waste your time.


Md Irfan
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5 stars!


Malick Ahmad
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Meh.


Charles Manis
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sarah Simpson
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Not bad, but not great either. The flavors were okay, but the texture of the butternut squash was a bit too mushy for my taste.


Smarika Adhikari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were disappointing. The butternut squash was undercooked and the sauce was bland.


K.G.C.Jayamina Bandara
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This dish was a hit with my dinner guests! The butternut squash and sage flavors were perfectly balanced and the orecchiette pasta was cooked just right.


Abu Kaher Shoaib
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. A definite keeper.


Joel Cloete
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Yum! The combination of butternut squash and sage in this orecchiette dish was amazing. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive.


Sragha Agha
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This orecchiette with butternut squash and sage exceeded my expectations! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend!


Steve Alvarez
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My family loved this dish! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the sage added a nice earthy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nickolas Ani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I was especially impressed with the rich, creamy sauce. A great dish for a weeknight meal.


evangelist Shi
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This orecchiette dish was an absolute delight! The butternut squash and sage flavors blended perfectly, and the texture was amazing. I especially loved the crispy sage leaves.