Making Pasta with Butternut Squash

 

Recipe: Pasta with Butternut Squash - Serves 6

 

3 pounds of butternut squash, peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons of butter

2 tablespoons of oil

1 large sweet onion

1 teaspoon pepper

2 large garlic clove

1 cup of water or chicken stock

1 pound of pasta

1/2 cup of grated Parmesan

 

Directions:

 

In a large pan with a lid, heat butter and oil and saute onions untill soft. Sprinkle in pepper and garlic and mix well. Add squash, pour in water or stock and bring to a boil. Cover tighly and steam until squash is tender. Set aside until pasta is cooked. Meanwhile, bring large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta. When pasta is ready, drain and return to pot. Mash squash and pour over pasta. Sprinkle on cheese, and salt for taste. Serve immediately.