WINTER SQUASH CARBONARA WITH PANCETTA AND SAGE
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Pasta Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Squash Winter Healthy Sage Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Add sage and toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta and sage to a small bowl; set aside.
- Add squash, onion, and garlic to skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes. Add broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until squash is soft and liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then purée in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Reserve skillet.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Combine pasta, squash purée, and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid in reserved skillet and cook over medium heat, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup Pecorino; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve pasta topped with reserved pancetta and sage, shaved Pecorino, and more pepper.
- DO AHEAD: Squash purée can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
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Murli Parshad
parshad_m@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Theo Brooks
b.theo@aol.comI'm not a big fan of pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It turned out just as good.
John Terry
johnterry@gmail.comThis dish is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
chikos gaming
chikos_g@hotmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Tebogo Morolong
t.m@gmail.comThis is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. It's a delicious and healthy meal.
Shumila Munir
m.s@gmail.comI've never made carbonara before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!
Zulifqar Zulifqar
zzulifqar75@hotmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Jephthah Ernest
jephthah-e44@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Rili Rrjolli
r@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this dish. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Hasan Tarafder
hasan_tarafder42@hotmail.comI added some chopped kale to the dish and it was delicious! It's a great way to get some extra veggies in.
Tamima Jaman
tamima_jaman23@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so creamy and flavorful.
No Car
no_car@aol.comI was a bit skeptical about using squash in a carbonara, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!
Rifat Khan 007
r5@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
INFINITE Gamebreakers
infiniteg@yahoo.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover winter squash. It turned out really delicious.
Rashada Afzaal
afzaal-r29@gmail.comThe squash added a nice sweetness to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.
Binod Hirojak
h.b@hotmail.comI love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Sumonto Mondol
s_mondol@yahoo.comThis winter squash carbonara was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet squash, salty pancetta, and creamy sauce was perfect.