Cabernet Sauvignon + Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Serves: 3–4
Tools: 40
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- Large pot with lid
- Saute pan
- Colander
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 lb linguine or other pasta
- 1 1/2 cup veget
- able broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- Pinch nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- Fresh sage & grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the butternut squash. Cook until soft, about 12-15 minutes.
- While the squash is cooking, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. When done, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
- Add the cooked squash to a blender with vegetable stock, cream shallots, garlic and nutmeg. Blend until smooth, add reserved cooking liquid and blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat in a pot over medium heat.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss to combine. Serve with toasted pine nuts, sage and grated parmesan cheese