Friday, December 30, 2011

Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Spaghetti


This is one of my favorite new recipes. I couldn't find one online that was exactly to my tastes so this is a combination of several recipes of the same vain. Enjoy!

Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Spaghetti

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium butternut squash, about 2 pounds
  • onion powder
  • 1 scant teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbs sage
  • 1 Tbs rosemary
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 package proscuitto, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • shredded Parmesan for garnish

Preparation:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel the squash.  Cut in half and scoop out seeds and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes (I find after peeling the squash it helps to microwave it for a couple of minutes to make it softer for cutting).
  • Combine squash, onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Toss to coat and spread out in a large foil lined cookie sheet.
  • Roast for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, turning about halfway through the roasting time.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on the package; drain and rinse with hot water. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, cook butter, rosemary and sage until the butter begins to brown.
  • When the sediment turns medium brown, add the garlic and proscuitto and continue cooking for about 1 minute. Do not let the butter burn.
  • Add the cooked and drained pasta and roasted butternut squash to the butter mixture.
  • Put back on the heat and continue cooking stirring, until pasta and squash are hot.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Garnish with more Parmesan.

Serves 4 to 6.

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