PASTA AGLIO OLIO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Stubborn butternut squash often resists being peeled or even cut. Its eventual smooth sweetness is worth it, but what if you could skip the whole having-to-be-patient part? By sautéeing a big pile of grated butternut squash, you're on the fast-track to tender squash. From there, you need only some spice, garlic and oil to turn it into a belly-warming pasta sauce that's equally at home spooned onto warm or room-temperature grains - or on its own as a kind of squash purée. But don't think you're making baby food: This is a sophisticated pasta, silky but still has some bite, a sneaky heat and brightness from lemony nuts on top, which may just be the dish's secret star.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the nuts, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Once the water's boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. As the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a sauté pan or skillet large enough to hold all the pasta, cook 3/4 cup olive oil, garlic and chile flakes over medium heat until the garlic turns blond, about 2 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Add the squash and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally and pressing down on the mixture so it steams, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove 1 cup of water from the pasta pot. Add 3/4 cup of the pasta water to the sauce, and let simmer until the water evaporates and a glossy sauce forms, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low.
- When the pasta is done, drain and immediately dump it into the sauce, tossing to coat. Adjust with salt, pepper and remaining pasta water. Serve with the nuts on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1000, UnsaturatedFat 45 grams, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 841 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Apu Kumar
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.
Lacey Bambrook
[email protected]This pasta is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.
qazi haris
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.
Allison0905xc Kelly
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 5-star rating if I could. It's that good!
Edith Bethea
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
lawal abayomi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out great. The butternut squash was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.
Christa Mendez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious.
Abdeldjebbar Abid
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The butternut squash and garlic flavors are a great combination.
Lavirgin Debasky
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the butternut squash and garlic flavors meld together.
Jibril Saleh
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company because it's easy to make and it looks impressive.
Dinesh Bk
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I always have a lot of squash left over after Thanksgiving and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Amy Capicinio
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was cooked perfectly and it wasn't overpowering at all.
Achia Achia
[email protected]Yum! This pasta is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of butternut squash, garlic, and olive oil.
Bharat Shah
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen butternut squash and it worked perfectly. I also added some chopped spinach to the pasta for an extra boost of nutrients.
Bianca Badea
[email protected]I absolutely love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The butternut squash adds a nice sweetness and creaminess to the dish. I also like to add some chopped walnuts or pine nuts for extra crunch.