Golden Spaghetti With Butternut Squash Sauce Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender/food processor, puree the squash and the can(s) of tomatoes. You may have to do more than one batch.
• In a sauce pan, simmer the puree and add the remaining ingredients.
• Add more stewed tomatoes, sauce and/or paste as needed.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Wonderful served over whole wheat pasta with a big green salad and crusty bread.
• Enjoy!

GOLDEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Place the squash, cream, stock, and salt and pepper into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, until the squash is mushy and tender, about 25 minutes. Puree this mixture until very smooth with an immersion blender or in a food processor.
• In the last 15 minutes of the sauce cooking time, add the spaghetti to the rapidly boiling water stirring occationally, remembering to add a small palmful of salt to the rapidly boiling water beforehand.
• When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and place it back in the pasta pot, add one ladleful of the cooking water then pour the squash mixture over the spaghetti, tossing very slightly, only to coat. Serve with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

BUTTERNUT-SQUASH PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a large, sharp knife, trim ends; halve squash crosswise to separate bulb from neck. Peel with a vegetable peeler. Cut both pieces in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out seeds; discard.
• Cut squash into 2-inch chunks; transfer to a small rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil and sage; season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around squash. Roast until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Remove and discard skin from garlic.
• Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor; puree. With motor running, add half-and-half through the feed tube; process until smooth. Add 1 to 2 cups water; continue to process until smooth, adding water to thin if necessary. Season again generously with salt. (To freeze, see below.)
• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Add some pasta water to thin sauce if necessary. Serve with desired toppings.