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Creamy Butternut Squash Alla Vodka Pasta.
Seasonal autumn butternut squash, roasted with fresh herbs, shallots, and garlic, all pureed into a creamy vodka sauce, then with finished off with salty prosciutto bread crumbs, creating a dish that’s vibrant and so delicious!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pot
- ●baking sheet
- ●food processor
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss together the bread, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Lay the prosciutto around the bread. Transfer to the oven and bake for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes or until toasted. Crumble the prosciutto into fine crumbs. Set aside. 2. On a separate baking sheet, toss together the butternut squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, thyme, and a pinch each of crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add the shallots and garlic, tossing to coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender. 2. Transfer the squash, shallots, and garlic to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the squash puree, vodka, broth, tomato paste, and milk. Simmer for ⏱️ 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and boil the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain.5 Add the pasta to the sauce along with a splash of the pasta cooking water, tossing to combine. Remove from the heat and add the parmesan, toss to combine. If needed, thin the pasta sauce with a little of the reserved cooking water.6. Divide the pasta among plates and top with prosciutto bread crumbs. Eat and enjoy!
prosciutto (omit if vegetarian)3 ouncesgarlic, smashed2 clovestomato paste2 tablespoonsgrated parmesan, cheese plus more for serving1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
1304 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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