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Butternut Squash Carbonara
One of my favorite pastas during the summer is summer squash or zucchini carbonara and I have long been wondering if a winter squash would work in a carbonara. I recently recalled wondering this and
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- pan
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start boiling some water in a large pot to cook the pasta.
2
Cook the bacon in a pan, set aside and drain all but a tablespoon of the grease.
bacon (cut into 1 inch slices)6 slices
3
Add the squash to the pan, toss to coat in the bacon grease and saute until tender, about ⏱️ 8-10 minutes.
squash (cut into small pieces)2 cupsbacon (cut into 1 inch slices)6 slices
4
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as directed on the package.
5
Meanwhile, mix the egg yolk, heavy cream and parmigiano reggiano in a bowl.
heavy cream2 tablespoons
6
Drain the cooked pasta reserving some of the water.
7
Add the garlic, sage and pepper to the squash and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
garlic (chopped)1 clovesage (chopped)1 tablespoonsquash (cut into small pieces)2 cups
8
Add the pasta and bacon to the pan and toss.
bacon (cut into 1 inch slices)6 slices
9
Remove the pan from the heat and wait for the sizzling to stop.
10
Add the egg mixture and toss to coat.
11
Add a bit of the pasta water and toss to mix and coat.
12
Garnish with more sage & serve.
sage (chopped)1 tablespoon
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